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.
The 42nd Warsaw International Film Festival (9–18 October 2026) kicks off today, screening four Slovak feature films. The festival’s industry programme will showcase two Slovak projects.
The Lumière Festival in Lyon is one of the most important events dedicated to showcasing the treasures of world cinema. This year, Slovak cinema has a particularly notable presence in the programme. Recently digitally restored, Birds, Orphans and Fools (1969), directed by Juraj Jakubisko, has been selected not only for the Treasures and Curiosities section but also as one of five films chosen by the organisers for the International Classic Film Market (MIFC). The festival’s 18th edition takes place from 10 to 18 October.
The 39th edition of the Finále Plzeň festival, taking place from September 25 to 30, 2026, will showcase contemporary Czech film and television production. Slovakia once again enjoys strong representation at the festival.