- Company
FAMU - Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague - Occupation
Film School Representative - Country
Czech Republic
Lamperová Marta
Smetanovo nábřeží 2
116 65 Prague 1 Film and TV School (FAMU) is an integral part of the Academy of Performing Arts founded in 1947. It is one of the oldest film schools in Europe that kept its tradition even during the difficult times of communist regime. There are many influential filmmakers and scriptwriters among the school's alumni, among others: Stanislav Barabas, Oscar winner Milos Forman, Oscar winner Agnieszka Holland, Věra Chytilova, Juraj Jakubisko, Vojtech Jasny, Woody Vasulka, Lordan Zafranovic, Jan Sverak, Ivan Passer, Goran Paskaljevic, Magnum member Josef Koudelka, Jan Nemec, present Prague and National Rabbi Karol Sidon, Stefan Uher and many others. The star-studded period form FAMU were the 1960s, but the school managed to retain a comparatively free atmosphere through also the politically repressive 1970s and 1980s.
Distribution, sales agent.
Documentary genre(s) preferred:
N/A.
Average number of titles annually acquired:
6 to 7.
Three recent titles from international companies. Please specify the countries or territories:
Videocracy.
Third-party percentage:
N/A.
Cash advance / Guarantees:
N/A.
Other platforms / VOD, mobile, podcasting, etc.:
Single, TV format, but also suitable for theatrical release.
Preference regarding the length and format (single/series):
Quality driven documentaries with intriguing edgy subject.
What do you expect of the East Doc Platform?:
Film Europe is an independent international sales and distribution company based in Central Europe. We specialize in finding, promoting, financially supporting and distributing films created by talented directors from all of Eastern Europe.
Outreach / Network: what other kinds of support/networks do you offer:
VOD.








