The accompanying program for film professionals and the general public is moving to Anežka Café (Anežská 12, Prague 1) this year. From Friday, November 8 to Saturday, November 9, we offer free lectures, panel discussions, and a masterclass. Join us to explore and discuss current trends and challenges in the world of queer filmmaking.
The Future of Deaf Film Production in the Czech Republic and Masterclass With Marco Berger will be interpreted into Czech Sign Language by the Duha Association for the Deaf.
Join us for a discussion on current trends and challenges in the world of queer filmmaking!
Queer Stories in Central European TV
The representation of queer characters in television series is often stigmatized or overlooked. Homophobic attitudes in the CEE region hinder the promotion of LGBTQ+ stories. What challenges arise in the creation of queer series, and how far does censorship reach? These questions will be explored by Hungarian historian Kate Benedek, iVysílání curator Matěj Forejt, Polish director Łukasz Kośmicki, and the creators of the series Spectrum in Czech-Slovak co-production.
Anežka Café
Nov. 8. / 5:30 p.m.
Admission: free
Show Your Shorts!
The traditional pitch session from the creators of short films in this year’s program is back! What inspired them, and what obstacles did they have to overcome to bring their films to Mezipatra? What new projects are they working on now? Come and hear the inspiring stories of these young talents, all hosted by an amazing drag queen Joanne who will guide you through the evening.
Anežka Café
Nov. 9 / 11:30 a.m.
Admission: free
Masterclass With Marco Berger
Marco Berger, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary queer cinema, invites you to his masterclass. We’ll explore his key films, including Astronaut Lovers, which is part of this year’s program. The moderated discussion, led by Brazilian producer and director Ricky Mastro, will delve into the development of queer Latin American cinema and the possibilities for its distribution in Europe and beyond.
Anežka Café
Nov. 9 / 2:30 p.m.
Admission: free
Women are an integral part of the film industry, yet their representation in the field is still insufficient. Acclaimed director Katalin Olah, whose latest film Narrow Path to Happiness can be found in this year's program, Slovak anthropologist and director of the documentary Happy Man (2023), Soňa G. Lutherová, emerging producer Klára Mamojková and Welsh director of Chuck Chuck Baby, Janis Pugh will share their experiences with queer themes. We look forward to your participation!
Anežka Café
Nov. 9 / 4:30 p.m.
Admission: free
Praha 9. 11. Filmová tvorba neslyšících v ČR a její budoucnost
Join us for a screening of the award-winning film CODA, followed by an engaging discussion with director Ivan Crnac. You’ll also enjoy a curated selection of scenes from international queer films by deaf creators. Let’s dive into the impact of the deaf community on the film industry and explore its future direction. The evening will be hosted by Viktor Čermák.
Anežka Café
Nov. 9 / 6:15 p.m.
Admission: free
BRNO:
Do Our Televisions Support Queer Film?
How much do public media support the representation of queer themes in their films and shows? And what would be the answer to the same question by our friends from Slovakia where the hurriedly dismantled RTVS has succumbed to the government? Does the same fate await Czechia? Come to find out more at our panel discussion with Czech and Slovak creators, hosted by the founder of the Serial Killer Festival and dramaturgist Kamila Zlatušková. The discussion will not be translated into English.
Patio Coffee & Wine
Nov. 16 / 4:00 p.m.
Admission: voluntary
