Karlovy Vary Film Festival Announces Central Stage Films and Inaugural Book-to-Screen Program
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Leo Barraclough
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Summary
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) has announced two key industry initiatives: the KVIFF Central Stage showcase, featuring 11 works-in-progress films from Central Europe directed by established filmmakers with strong festival backgrounds (including Nicolas Steiner, Antonio Lukich, Olga Chajdas, and Cristina Groșan), and the inaugural Book-to-Screen program, which highlights books seeking film adaptation deals. Both programs are part of the festival's industry section, KVIFF Promises, aimed at fostering co-production and adaptation opportunities in Central European cinema.
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The 11 upcoming films selected for KVIFF Central Stage are directed by established filmmakers with extensive festival pedigrees, including Nicolas Steiner, Antonio Lukich, Olga Chajdas and Cristina Groșan.
These films in the making, seeking co-production, financing and festival slots, will be presented to an audience of international film professionals.
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