October 12, 2016
John Carpenter: I had to write my way into the film business
John Carpenter (1948) made many films on the field of horror and sci fi between 1970- 1980 which became cult movies and influenced many other film makers. He not only wrote screenplays, directed and produced films, he also edited them…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
October 5, 2016
Kurt van der Basch: Storyboarding helps to calculate a film budget
One of the most interesting guests of Letní filmová škola in Uherské Hradiště was Canadian storyboarder of Dutch origin, living in Prague, young Kurt van der Basch.He was there only for one day since the following one he flew to…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
September 19, 2016
Respected and versatile Czech director Jiři Strach
Jiří Strach (1973) is well respected and versatile Czech director who can direct well either: war movie, drama, fairy tale or comedy. Former young film star swapped his position from “in front” of the camera to “behind” the camera but…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
September 8, 2016
Michael Biehn and Jennifer Blanc: Story being the most important
Every film fan surely saw“ Aliens“ or“ Terminator“ and spotted handsome bloke helping and protecting Sigourney Weaver and Linda Hamilton .That was Michael Biehn (born 31.7.1956) who celebrates 60th birthday this year. We thought it would be good idea to…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
August 18, 2016
Simon Fitzmaurice: Triumph of strong human will and determination
When we were at Zlín Film Festival, there was screening of a film called “ My name is Emily” directed by Simon Fitzmaurice. Probably it wouldn´t be anything special in flood of other films but we read that this director…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
January 13, 2020
Ivan Passer: In 60´s we supported each other, success of one paved the way for others
Ivan Passer (1933) is Czech script writer and director, member of famous Czech new wave in 60´s.He was close collaborator to Miloš Forman with who he is on friendly terms up until today. Mr.Passer was a star guest of Letní…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
July 15, 2016
Andrew Holmes: Cameras have fascinated me and I always loved creating images
Andrew Holmes is Canadian filmmaker who we were recommended by another director from country of Maple Leaf Jesse James Miller.It took some time since Mr. Holmes was shooting film but worth waiting for since his story is just incredible.
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
June 28, 2016
Paul Wells: Guys like Spielberg or Lucas liked and were inspired by Karel Zeman
When we came to Zlín film festival we knew nothing about Paul Wells. Artistic director of the festival Markéta Pášmová told us he is interesting man and worth an interview. So we applied for that, hastily produced questions and waited.…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
June 16, 2016
Derya Durmasz: It´s very difficult for young film makers to make a film
Turkish cinematography is not the one we would know very much about so we jumped at a chance to talk to the top Turkish actress and director Derya Durmasz at the Zlín film festival. It was really an eyes opening…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
May 30, 2016
Nils Malmros - I have filmed my own life
Sometimes the most known personalities don´t have the most interesting story, but those less known are just the opposite. That is the case of a Danish director Nils Malmros whose name didn´t ring the bell to us before the Zlín…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
May 30, 2016
Peter Morgan - I saw many people whose first successful screenplay destroyed their career
This British film writer is a very interesting person. His mother was a Polish who escaped from Russians who killed her parents. His father was a German Jew who escaped from Hitler. They met in England. Peter is a son–in-law…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
May 19, 2016
Antonio Saura- I always want to produce films I am proud of
This Spanish producer, son of famous father Carlos Saura appeared on Prague FebioFest 2016 three years after Geraldina Chaplin, who was a part of Saura´s family for many years. It would be a sin not to meet and talk to…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
May 6, 2016
Rebecca Cremona: Making film is an art of compromise
When we spotted the name of director Rebecca Cremona from Malta on the guest list of FebioFest 2016 we applied for an interview. Since we knew nothing about film industry in this country, who better to ask than the first…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
April 25, 2016
French New Wave - Nouvelle Vague: Revolution in film industry
France was always one step ahead of other countries. Let it be in politics, fashion, painting or... film. After all, it were brothers Auguste Louis and Louis Jean Lumiére, who invented cinematograph and had it patented in 1895. Film was…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
April 1, 2016
Peter Mullan - We should be grateful for what we have and not complain all the time
Honestly speaking, about three weeks before FebioFest 2016 we didn´t know who Peter Mullan is.Although he acted in films like “Braveheart”, “ Trainspotting”, “War horse” or “Harry Potter” one can´t know everybody and also doesn´t watch everything.But he won our…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
March 22, 2016
Daniel Brühl: It is nice when film helps to change for better something in the world.
The main star of FebioFest 2016 was German actor Daniel Brühl. Despite having many awards under his belt and starring in films in Europe and America, he has both feet on the ground. He can be described as intelligent Mr.…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
March 11, 2016
Krzysztof Zanussi: Master of European non commercial films
Krzysztof Zanussi was born in Warsaw before the outbreak of war on 17.7.1939. In 1955 he started to learn physics at Warsaw university since he didn´t believe that culture can be free in Poland of mid 50´s. After four years…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
March 2, 2016
Pancho Kohner: Film producing is not an easy job
Kohner is household surname in Hollywood since early 40´s. At that time a Jew born in Czech town Teplitz named Paul Kohner came here with his wife, Mexican actress called Lupita Tovar - He established an agency and his clients…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
February 16, 2016
Theodor Pištěk: One has to be born with fantasy
Theodor Pištěk is the man of many talents.Painter by trade, but also respected film designer and car driver.One doesn´t get a chance to make interview with him every day.So when we realized he was honourable president of film comittee at…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
February 3, 2016
David Frankham: I was at right time at the right place
English actor David Frankham shows that one should follow his dreams. He did something that is impossible these days. In 1955 he decided to go to Hollywood to become and actor without actually having any acting experience and without knowing…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek
January 26, 2016
Jonathan David Dixon: I take acting very seriously and I am constantly studying other actors
Jonathan David Dixon is versatile actor working at Santa Fé. We got in touch via Hollywood actor David Frankham and after becoming penpals we found enough courage to ask Jonathan bunch of questions to suss out how hard job the…
Written by Eva Csölleová, Vítek Formánek