Thursday, April 16 • 16:00 • Kino Pilotů • SCREEN A
Filming in in War Zones – Generation Nika
War took away their childhood. The camera gave them a voice.
Young people from Kherson and Kharkiv are creating authentic stories about growing up in Ukraine.
The director of the series Generation Nika, Vojtěch Hönig, chose to enter an environment where filmmaking takes on an entirely new dimension – regions affected by armed conflict. In the Kherson and Kharkiv regions, he worked with children whose coming of age is inseparably connected to the reality of war. Together, they created authentic film testimonies about everyday life, loss, hope, and the courage of young people in Ukraine.
The industry discussion will offer the director’s personal experience with the preparation and execution of filming in high-risk environments. It will address topics such as crew safety, ethical considerations when working with underage protagonists, building trust within traumatised communities, and the production challenges associated with filming in an active war zone.
Discussion will be held in English.
Friday, April 17 • 16:00 • Kino Pilotů • SCREEN A
Masterclass: Analysis of The Godfather
The masterclass offers a detailed look at the film’s narrative structure and reveals how Francis Ford Coppola builds tension and shapes complex relationships between characters. The analysis focuses on the psychological development of the protagonists, with particular attention to Michael Corleone’s transformation and his gradual descent into the world of power and family legacy.
The session also examines the film’s symbolism, its use of light and shadow, and the overall visual language that defines its cinematic aesthetic. Attention will be given to key themes – particularly power, loyalty, corruption, and identity – placed within the context of the period, the environment, and the family hierarchy. Participants will gain insight into specific filmmaking techniques and scene analyses that help explain why the film remains one of the most important classics of world cinema.
The masterclass will be held in English.
Saturday, April 18 • 12:30 • Kino Pilotů • SCREEN A
Anirama Pitching Forum
The competitive pitching session of Czech student animated projects in development will present a selection of talented filmmakers from leading Czech film and art universities. Participating students represent FAMU, UMPRUM, Tomas Bata University in Zlín (UTB), Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art in Pilsen (Sutnarka), and the University of Creative Communication (VŠKK).
The entire pitching session will be held in English, and the projects will be evaluated by an international jury composed of professionals from the European animation industry.
