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The annual Czech film festival titled “Czech That Film” has been established in 2012. Currently, it is the largest Czech cultural event in the United States. It is a film festival of best recent Czech films held throughout the United States every year, with a range of screenings and discussion with cast and crew. The 11th edition of the Czech That Film will take place ONLINE from May 13 to May 22, 2022 and through several live screenings in the USA.

The event was established to accommodate increased interest in Czech cinema and culture in the United States and is dedicated to raising profile of current Czech films at an international level. It provides an opportunity for American enthusiasts of global cinema to experience successful new Czech films. Members of American Film Academy and Hollywood Foreign Press Association, and other significant representatives of the film business are regularly among the growing audience each year. Prominent local community leaders, journalists, American businessmen, representatives of the diplomatic corps, members of Czech and Slovak communities, students, and university faculty members were also in attendance in previous years.

Special events traditionally complement the festival in each city, such as opening and closing night receptions and Q&A sessions with well-established Czech directors. In previous editions, attendees had an opportunity to personally meet for example the Oscar-winning director Jiří Menzel, the well-known Czech director Jan Hřebejk, nominated with his feature “Divided We Fall” for the Oscar Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2000, and director David Ondříček, who was listed by Variety magazine as one of the Top 10 Directors to Watch. In addition, contemporary directors Andrea Sedláčková (“Fair Play”), Jiří Mádl (“To See The Sea”), and recipients of the Czech Lion Awards for Best Films Radim Špaček (“Walking Too Fast”), and Zdeněk Jiráský (“Flower Buds”) were also among official guests of the festival.

Organizers

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co-presenter in Los Angeles

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Participate

Become a sponsor

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Czech That Film is a non–profit program designed to expose Czech cinema to an international audience. Sponsoring the film festival not only helps support a unique cultural event in the United States, but also provides an opportunity to effectively advertise to a large audience. All sponsors are included in festival promotional materials, brochures, programs and on the official website. Current sponsors include major international brands including Milk and Honey Pictures, Prague Studios or Slivovice Jelínek.

If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the festival, please contact us at anetka.cambell@gmail.com

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Become a volunteer

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Thank you for your interest in the Czech That Film Volunteer Program. The film festival is mainly supported by non-profit institutions, and relies on volunteers like you to succeed.

Volunteering gives you a backstage look at how a film festival is organized, from the planning out the logistics of special events to working with our sponsors and more. Become a part of the process and help firsthand with organization, preparation, and communication. This is also a great opportunity to meet fellow film enthusiasts and network with industry professionals.

Opportunites:

Los Angeles / San Francisco / Salt Lake City / Austin / Washington D.C. / Denver / Dallas / Atlanta / Toronto / New York City / Little Rock / Portland / Minneapolis / Chicago / Seattle /

If you wish to volunteer in any of the listed cities, please contact us at anetka.cambell@gmail.com