Ukraine War Project 'Reminiscence' Tops Karlovy Vary Promises Awards

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival has announced the winners of its Promises industry strand project showcase, with the Ukraine film project 'Reminiscence' taking a top prize. The announcement came as part of the festival's industry program, which presented 38 film and series projects to attending industry figures.

'Selamlik' and 'They Bloom at Dawn' are among other works-in-progress winning prizes.

The Hollywood ReporterKarlovy Vary Unveils KVIFF Promises Winners, Including Ukraine Film Project ‘Reminiscence’

Alongside the established Works in Development and KVIFF Central Stage initiatives, the festival introduced a new program aimed at adapting books for the screen. That initiative reflects the growing crossover between literary properties and film production in the European market.

the inaugural Book-To-Screen at KVIFF, which connects books with film adaptation opportunities.

DeadlineKarlovy Vary Film Festival's Promises Industry Strand Announces 2024 Project Showcase Winners

The Promises strand also included the Focus Queer section and the KVIFF Talents program, offering a broad range of support for emerging filmmakers. The winners were selected from projects presented during the showcase, which took place as part of the festival's industry events in the Czech spa town.