At the 31st Edition of the International Film Festival Art Film, the FIPRESCI Jury Makes Its Debut Alongside the Traditional Three International Juries. For the first time in its history, in addition to the traditional three international juries, the 31st edition of the International Film Festival Art Film will also introduce a fourth jury – the FIPRESCI Jury. Members of this independent jury belong to the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI – Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique) and focus on recognizing films that excel in artistic, technical, or narrative quality.
The FIPRESCI Jury will independently evaluate a selected section of films and present its own award – the Blue Angel / FIPRESCI Prize – to a film distinguished by its exceptional creative approach and artistic value. The aim of this award is to promote cinematic art and support new and emerging filmmaking talent.
This year’s jury consists of three internationally respected figures in the field of film theory and criticism. Jonathan Murray from the United Kingdom is a professor of film theory, history, and criticism at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of several major film publications, a contributor to the magazine Cineaste, and one of the editors of the academic journal Journal of British Cinema and Television.
Mária Ferenčuhová © Dirk Skiba
Representing Slovakia is poet, translator, and film theorist Mária Ferenčuhová. She is the author and editor of three film monographs and has written five collections of poetry. In addition to her extensive literary activity, she also lectures at the Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica. She has previously taught at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (VŠMU) and currently works as a research fellow at the Slovak Film Institute. Her film specialization lies primarily in Slovak documentary and essay films.
Malik Berkati
The third jury member is Swiss journalist and film critic Malik Berkati, who is based in Berlin. He is the editor-in-chief of the international online magazine j:mag, focused on culture and social issues. He has long served as a jury member at various international film festivals across Europe and Asia. He is a member of FIPRESCI as well as other professional organizations such as the European Film Academy and the Swiss Association of Film Journalists.
The FIPRESCI Federation operates at film festivals around the world, and its award is considered one of the most prestigious honors in the field of cinema. IFF Art Film is the only film festival in Slovakia to present this accolade.
The 31st Edition of IFF ART FILM is Made Possible with the Support of:
Organizer: ART FILM FEST s.r.o.
Co-organizers: City of Košice, K13 – Košice Cultural Centers, Visit Košice, ART FILM FEST, n.o., LGM, s.r.o., FORLIVE
Financial Support: Audiovisual Fund
Co-financed by: Košice Self-Governing Region through the Terra Incognita program
Main Partners: National Lottery Company TIPOS, CODES Brand House
Main Media Partners: TV JOJ, Pravda, Eurotelevízia
Advertising Partners: Best Press, U. S. Steel Košice, ANTIK telecom, Kino Úsmev
Technology Partners: NOV, ZEBRA, DELTA OnLine, ARICOMA, TelekomCLOUD
Official Suppliers: DKC Veritas, East Slovak Museum in Košice, Slávia Café, PLOOM
Media Partners: JOJ PLAY, JOJ 24, Film Europe, Rádio KOŠICE, Aktuality.sk, Forbes, Startitup.sk, Korzár, Slovenka, SITA, TASR, Mediaboard, See & Go, Czech-Slovak Film Database – ČSFD, BigMedia, Košice City Guide, Košice v skratke, Film.sk, diva.sk, koktejl.sk, zenskyweb.sk, MOJAkultúra, Sterio Cinema
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