Programme of the upcoming International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) includes the Slovak co-production If Pigeons Turned to Gold. Additionally, the film Love Exposed will be presented at the festival market, while Kristína Leidenfrostová and Eva Sajanová will participate in the IDFAcademy training programme. The 39th edition of IDFA takes place from November 12 to 22, 2026.
At the 30th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), taking place from 6 to 22 November 2026, nine Slovak films will be screened. They will be represented in the main festival programme sections as well as in the programme of PÖFF Shorts, the festival of short films and animation. The industry programme will present two Slovak projects.
The 36th edition of the FilmFestival Cottbus (3–8 November 2026) kicks off today, bringing eight Slovak films. Two Slovak projects will also take part in the industry programme connecting cottbus (coco).
Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival audience will have a chance to discover multiple new Slovak film; the festival program includes nine documentaries, while another upcoming projects will be presented during industry events. The 30th anniversary edition of the festival takes place from October 23 to November 1, 2026.
The One World International Documentary Film Festival will present multiple new Slovak documentaries to audiences in Bratislava. The 27th edition of the festival will take place from October 20 to 25, 2026.
Seven Slovak short films directed exclusively by women will be presented at the 67th edition of the BRNO16 International Film Festival (14–18 October 2026).
The Slovak film Only Beautiful Things to Look At has been selected for the shortlist of 68 feature films for the 39th European Film Awards, following a vote by the European Film Academy Board and invited European experts.
Three Slovak co-productions will be presented at the 40th edition of Cinekid Festival (10–25 October 2026), one of the largest and most highly regarded film festivals dedicated to children and young audiences.
The 14th edition of the Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia (CaSFFA) has begun. Running from 9 October to 15 November 2026, the festival will travel to three cities: starting in Melbourne, moving on to Adelaide, and finishing in Brisbane.