Trending Now - Karlovy Vary Film Festival Enhances Industry Days With New Programs

WHO:

Deadline - The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is involved in the expansion of its Industry Days program.

Variety - KVIFF is aimed at film professionals, including producers, distributors, festivals, and sales agents.

WHAT:

Deadline - KVIFF’s Industry Days strand is expanding with new initiatives, including a book adaptation program called Book-To-Screen.

Deadline - The Book-To-Screen program will present producers with up to 10 book titles from Central and Eastern Europe suitable for film or series adaptation.

Variety - The platform formerly known as KVIFF Eastern Promises has been rebranded to KVIFF Promises, broadening its international scope.

WHERE:

Variety - The KVIFF Industry Days will take place at Kaiserbad, an elegant venue in the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary.

WHEN:

Deadline - KVIFF Industry Days will run from July 5 to July 8, 2026.

Variety - KVIFF Industry Days will occur from July 5 to July 8, 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - The expansion aims to enhance the opportunities for film professionals to engage with new projects and adaptations.

HOW:

Deadline - The Book-To-Screen program will facilitate the presentation of book titles to producers for potential adaptation into films or series.

(UPDATED May 6, 2026 11:35 UTC)

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is expanding its Industry Days program with new initiatives designed for film professionals, including a book adaptation program called Book-To-Screen. This program will showcase up to ten book titles from Central and Eastern Europe that are suitable for adaptation into films or series, and the rebranded KVIFF Promises will further broaden its international reach. The KVIFF Industry Days will take place at the elegant Kaiserbad in the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary from July 5 to July 8, 2026, enhancing opportunities for industry engagement with new projects.