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60th edition
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
About Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is the largest film festival in the Czech Republic and one of the oldest in Europe, established in 1946. Classified as a Category A festival by FIAPF since 1956, it screens roughly 200 films annually. The festival combines a strong international competition with industry days, talks and programmes such as KVIFF Talents and KVIFF Promises.
Festival details
Location
Film Servis Festival Karlovy Vary, a.s., Panská 1, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic · Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Scope
International
Focus
International Cinema · Documentary · Fiction
Founded
1946
Awards
Crystal Globe
Grand Prix, first awarded in 1948, for best film in main competition.
President's Award
Honorary award; 2026 recipient: Magda Vášáryová.
Audience Award
Awarded based on viewer voting.
Special programs
Official Competition
Main international competitive section for the Crystal Globe.
KVIFF Talents
Talent development for emerging filmmakers.
KVIFF Promises
Upcoming projects and works in progress.
Industry Days
Professional strand with screenings, panels and networking.
KVIFF Talks
Public conversations with filmmakers and industry figures.
For filmmakers
Submission deadline
2026-03-31
Eligible production years
Films completed within 12 months prior to the festival
Screening eligibility
Feature-length (60+ min) world premieres. No shorts, promos, educational or purely scientific works.
Accepted formats
Online screeners
Best Documentary Films
Award-Winning Documentaries
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