The film, like other forms of art, requires support from public funds for its stable and sustainable development.
The Czech government recognises the need for full-scale support of Czech film beginning with the development and production of films to their distribution. The government also supports film festivals, education, film publications and periodicals.
The distribution of funding is decided by the Council consisting of representatives of the professional public based on the criteria set forth by the law and by the Statutes (for more information please see the document Statutes of the Czech Audiovisual Fund). The funding scheme is selective and the entire process is transparent.
The Fund is an institution that grants the co-production status under the Convention on Cinematographic Co-production.
Minority co-productions
Type of funding: Selective scheme
What we support
Theatrical feature, animation and documentary films at least partially produced in the Czech Republic using Czech goods and services
Films involving a Czech producer as a supplier of Czech creative elements or as a minority co-producer (contributing the required minority funds)
Official co-production on the basis of a bilateral agreement or the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-Production
The Council will consider
Czech artistic and technical participation
Czech elements or use of Czech locations and settings
The overall artistic quality of the film
Co-production with Czech producers
The percentage of financial support spent in the Czech Republic
Cinema distribution or broadcasting in the Czech Republic
How to apply
The Fund announces calls for Minority Co-production funding twice per year