KVIFF Central Stage
KVIFF Central Stage is a new initiative by Film Industry of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, in cooperation with promotional agencies across Central Europe.
Focus of the section
This event is designed to promote established filmmakers from Central Europe, spotlight upcoming fiction film projects with significant financing in place, and foster co-production opportunities within the region.
By bringing together filmmakers, producers, distributors, and industry professionals, KVIFF Central Stage aims to elevate Central European cinema and strengthen regional collaboration.
Submissions are now open.
The deadline for submissions is May 2, 2025.
Types of projects:
- Third or subsequent feature films:
By established filmmakers with a proven track record.
- Audience-Attractive Projects:
Films with strong festival potential and broad appeal.
- Diverse Genres:
A mix of arthouse, mainstream, and innovative storytelling.
- Blending Arthouse and Mainstream:
Projects that bridge artistic and commercial cinema.
Presentations:
Filmmakers will present each project via interview with an industry moderator and a short visual introduction. Following the presentations, we assist interested visitors of the KVIFF Central Stage programme to set up one-on-one meetings with the presenters to get more information about their projects.
Projects looking for co-production, post-production, sales, distribution, or additional financing.
1-2 projects coming from the following countries will be presented: Austria, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.
Do you want to participate in KVIFF Central Stage 2025?
Your film must meet the following requirements:
To entry your project, please fill THIS Submission Form and attach these materials:
Please submit your project as soon as possible. The KVIFF selection committee will announce its decision in the second half of May. If your film is selected, you will receive detailed information about the presentation and about your stay at the festival.
