Supported projects:

Night Tram (director Michaela Pavlátová, prod. Negativ)

This project, loosely based on Michaela Pavlátová's successful short film Tram (2012), creates a powerful yet non-pathic image of an aging woman. The story of an aging tram driver, who finds herself in a stage of growing abandonment and alienation from the world, slowly sinking into insignificance, isolation, and perhaps even oblivion, where hope may be growing at the very end of existence, thematises in an original way rather neglected but universal themes. In the Czech context, the project offers a unique portrayal of a psychologically complex character in an animated feature film for adults. The dramaturgically sophisticated work convinced the Council with its thoughtful visual stylization and congenial animation expression.

Timeless (dir. Denisa Grimmová and Jan Bubeníček, prod. Hausboot Production)

The animated film Timeless by Denisa Grimmová and Jan Bubeníček was supported by the Council for the development of the script and the development of the animated film. The thrilling quest of two child protagonists for untold family secrets takes place in magical Prague and organically blends several time planes, as well as reality and the world of legends and fantasy. Genres range from adventure mystery to fantasy with horror and comedy elements. The film is going to utilise a thoughtful blend of classic puppets with 3D animation.

O snech (dir. Kristina Dufková, prod. Barletta)

The feature-length animated project O snech builds on the production company's previous successful collaboration with Kristina Dufková, notably on her feature debut Living Large (2024), which garnered the Contrechamp Jury Award at Annecy 2024. The project was already supported by the Council in a call for development. This family adventure puppet film tells the story of big conscious wishes, and the ones we may wish for almost unnoticed. About what wishes can do, and how important it is to know how to make the right wishes. The film touches on many contemporary themes that are internationally understandable and delivers an adventurous and entertaining story for the whole family, backed by distinctive artwork and a poetically entertaining, and well-paced plot.

Happy Epi (dir. Noemi Valentíny, prod. Bionaut)

A short animated film by director Noemi Valentíny is a a documentary roadmovie where the primary target group is young people aged 12-14. It brings an original substance to living with epilepsy. It tells the story of a young girl who overcomes her fears stemming from her illness and goes on a road trip with friends who support her in critical moments.

Last Minute (dir. Joanna Kozuch, prod. MAUR film)

The short film Last Minute, written, directed and designed by Joanna Kozuch, is a combination of stop-motion and 2D animation with a distinctive signature. The film deals with the still topical, albeit largely exhausted topic of refugees, but the author manages to grasp it in a sensitive way from a an entirely new point of view. The Council also appreciated the well-developed application and the producer's solidly secured financing from the Slovak co-producer and the producer's clear idea of the next steps with funding, which are now at an advanced stage of negotiation with the French co-producer. The film is intended primarily for an adult art-house audience and the producer has a clear idea of its distribution and festival life.

Demon of the Marshes (dir. Martin Pertlíček, prod. MAUR film)

This short animated film by director Martin Pertlíček is inspired by the work of Josef Váchal and especially his work Gabreta dying and romantic. Josef Paseka, Váchal's alter ego, embarks on a symbolic, initiatory journey, which is an escape from the shackles of modernity, heading away from rules, pretence and everything that binds man, into the womb of dark, merciless nature. The film draws on Váchal's graphic art style and plans to use innovative soundtrack. This is the second time the Council has evaluated this project.

Period Drama (dir. Michaela Mihalyi, prod. BFILM.cz)

Michaela Mihályiová's animated documentary Period Drama combines entertaining and educational aspects concerning the topic of the first menstruation and sexual awakening of a young woman. The gilm is composed of four chapters, with plot points referencing the biological events that occur during the phases of the menstrual cycle. Menstruation connects the vignettes like a secret thread. Through the humorous gaze of a character, the film analyses menstruation's essential and often baffling presence in life. While commenting on adolescence, gender politics, sexuality, motherhood and Orlando Bloom, she takes us on a surreal trip that begins with her first period and continues as she, much like an egg, matures.

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe! (dir. Andrea Szelesová, prod. Cinepoint)

The short children's film Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe! by Andrea Szelesová is a story about a boy nobody wants to play with, set in the mythological world of gods playing in the sky. The crown of the son of the sun god shines too brightly and unpredictably for others, hurting those he wants to approach. Through the mythical world of suns, stars, and comets, the author thematizes the otherness of children with ADHD and metaphorically depicts their problems with self-acceptance and communication with "normal" peers.

Moderní Prométheus (dir. Jan Cechl, prod. Kuli Film)

Moderní Prométheus is a project for the production of a four-minute film using the technique of flat animation by screenwriter and director Jan Cechl, who decided to combine this technique with the original artistic style of conceptual artist, comic strip artist, and cartoonist Vendula Chalánková. The main goal of the authors is to bring the audience closer to the historical figure of the explorer Prokop Diviš. Producer Kuli Film wants to continue its intention to produce a series of films about scientists and to collaborate with the observatory, which has so far used a previous short film about Mendel.

3-2-1 To the Moon! (dir. Vojtěch Dudek, prod. Krutart)

Project 3-2-1 To the Moon! is an adventure animated film directed by Vojtěch Dudek and produced using 3D animation techniques for Full Dome. In the loose sequel to 3-2-1 Liftoff! Elon the hamster reappears together with his robot friend Eight of Twelve to do big things – build an improvised spaceport and make space tourism accessible to the junkyard’s inhabitants. Pilot Eight carries rats into Earth orbit, and Elon oversees the mission from Earth as the director of the landfill spaceport. But that's where the mission's luck ends. The rocket encounters a collision in orbit and Eight must make an emergency return to Earth. Unfortunately, one of the rats is left in space. And to make matters worse, the rat is shot through space junk all the way to the Moon, where it crashes under dramatic circumstances. It survives, but is running out of oxygen. Elon and Eight don't hesitate for a second and set about preparing a rescue mission.

REUS (dir. Ondřej Tešnar, prod. Pirogy Studios)

Ondřej Tešnar's short action sci-fi thriller REUS, set in a "cyberpunk metropolis with a touch of retro 90s", is an expressive depiction of the fateful night of a corrupt policeman who finds his lost honor at a critical moment. The project struck the Council as a technological and artistic genre experiment with original means of expression and several cultural references. Councilors also praised the planned use of Blender software not only for the creation of the film but also as a distribution channel in its own right.

Machine Mountain (dir. Terezie Unzeitigová, prod. Frame Films)

The short film Machine Mountain was already supported by the Czech Film Fund's Council for development. This original film reflects on the ski industry, examines how skiing is currently being technologized, and explores the consequences of mass ski tourism and its impact on the environment. The main character of the story is Marie, who lives in the mountains and is confronted with Moloch, driven by the joy of winter sports at the ski resort. The author, Terezie Unzeitig, draws on personal themes and her narrative does not lack exaggeration, humor, or depth. She intends to use digital flat animation combined with cartoon animation, oil painting, and moving textures captured under the camera.