At a glance
- From 3 to 6 July 2026 we’re at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF), Czech Republic, for its 60th edition.
- It’s one stop in a wider plan to get to know the audiovisual market of Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
- The stops: Belgrade (Beldocs), Karlovy Vary in July, Sarajevo in August.
- We’re going to meet people and read the market — we believe the region holds real potential.
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Why we’re at Karlovy Vary
From 3 to 6 July 2026 we’ll be in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, for the 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. This time we’re not bringing a project to pitch: we want to meet the people who make films in this region — producers, sales agents, distributors — and get a first-hand sense of how the audiovisual market actually works.
A route through Eastern Europe
Karlovy Vary is one leg of a longer journey. For some time we’ve been following the audiovisual market of Central and Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans, convinced it still has plenty of room to grow; and to understand it properly we decided to be there in person, one festival at a time:
- Belgrade — we’ve already been to Beldocs, the documentary festival, for our first contacts with producers in the region.
- Karlovy Vary — the July stop, in the Czech Republic.
- Sarajevo — in August we’ll be at the Sarajevo Film Festival, in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Three cities, one goal: to understand how this market moves and to build relationships with the people who work in it.
What we want to learn
We’re interested in concrete questions: how films are financed and produced, the channels through which they reach audiences, who the players that matter are, and which legal issues are emerging. It’s the kind of first-hand observation that helps us serve our clients better in our film and audiovisual practice and in copyright protection.
There’s also a simpler reason: relationships are built before you need them. Getting to know the professionals of Eastern Europe today means having the right network tomorrow, when a project or a co-production takes shape.
Let’s meet at the festival
If you’re in Karlovy Vary between 3 and 6 July and would like to meet us, or talk through a legal question in the industry, get in touch: we’ll be glad to find a moment during the festival.
FAQ
Why attend Karlovy Vary without pitching a project?
Because this time the goal is to meet people and observe the audiovisual market of Eastern Europe. It’s part of a wider plan, not a single deal.
What are the stops on your Eastern Europe route?
Belgrade (Beldocs), Karlovy Vary in July and Sarajevo in August: three stops to understand how the market moves in a region we believe holds real potential.
How can I meet you at Karlovy Vary?
We’re there from 3 to 6 July 2026. Just write to us through the contact page to set up a moment during the festival.
Does DANDI.media advise on Eastern European co-productions?
Yes. We work with Italian and international clients on film and audiovisual deals, including cross-border co-productions and the copyright and contract issues that come with them. Scouting the region first-hand is part of how we stay close to that market.
Useful links
| Resource | Type | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Film & audiovisual practice (DANDI.media) | Internal | /en/services/film-audiovisual |
| Copyright protection (DANDI.media) | Internal | /en/services/copyright |
| Contact DANDI.media | Internal | /en/contact |
| Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | External · Festival | kviff.com |
| Beldocs (Belgrade) | External · Festival | beldocs.rs |
| Sarajevo Film Festival | External · Festival | sff.ba |
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