Selected International Film Festivals

International Competition

Sections Four international competitions:
a) Competition of feature films (European, International or World Premieres are requested.)
b) Competition of documentary films (both short and full length). European, International or World Premieres are preferred.
c) Forum of Independents (full length independent films)
d) East of the West (first & second films from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union)

Non-competitive categories:
Horizons (the recent productions from around the world and prize-winning films from other festivals)
Another View (films revealing unusual artistic approaches)
Czech Films

Terms of Entry feature film: only films made after the 1st of January 2012, no previous screening in the competition section on another international film festival; documentary film: both short and full length

Subtitles English subtitles necessary

Format 35 mm, HDCAM, DCP, DigiBeta

Registration Deadline 29 March 2013

Fees none

Attendance Figures 140,000

Participants of the Film Industry about 680 producers, distributors, sales agents, representatives of festivals, film institutions, and service organizations from 361 companies from 41 countries

Prizes/Awards Grand Prix "Crystal Globe" (Best Feature Film, US$ 25,000), Special Jury Prize (US$ 15,000), Best Director Award, Best Actor/Actress Award, Special Jury Mentions, Best Documentary Film (30 min or less and above 30 min.; US$ 5,000 each short and long), East of the West Prize (US$ 20,000), Special Jury Mentions, NETPAC Prize (Network for the Propagation of Asian Films), Ecumenical Jury Award, FIPRESCI Prize, Audience Award, Czech Television Award - Independent Camera, Europa Cinemas Label Award, FICC

Number of Films Shown 235 films, of which 15 were World premiers, 28 International premiers and 5 European premiers

Media Coverage about 600 national and international journalists (print, TV, radio)

Specific Characteristics Recognized by FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) as Competitive Feature Film Festival (so-called "A-Festival").

Evaluation Karlovy Vary is the leading competition film festival in Central and Eastern Europe with large, mostly young audience that is famous for its enthusiastic commitment. Many scouts of other international festivals attend the event. A number of films are bought by international buyers and Czech distributors. The section "East of the West" is a must for foreign journalists and participants of the film industry. The festival has included "Variety's Ten European Directors To Watch", a selection of ten European films chosen by the critics of the prestigious film magazine. The section is organized and intensively promoted by the European Film Promotion (EFP).
Strong presence of the Eastern European mass media and film industry and many journalists from Western Europe who are interested in Eastern European cinema. Thanks to an easy and very friendly atmosphere good possibilities for meetings and networking.

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