Georgian director Dea Kulumbegashvili will function the mentor for Future Frames, a program that enhances 10 up-and-coming European filmmakers at Karlovy Differ Movie Pageant. Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland will ship a keynote speech throughout this system, which is organized by European Movie Promotion and the competition.

In a non-public masterclass, Kulumbegashvili will give the filmmakers an perception into her skilled journey from making two profitable brief movies to her current second characteristic movie, “April.” The drama about feminine independence competed on the 2024 Venice Movie Pageant the place it obtained the Particular Jury Prize.

Kulumbegashvili, who was born and raised in Georgia, studied directing at Columbia College. Following two acclaimed and award-winning brief movies (“Invisible Areas,” 2014, and “Lethe,” 2016), her characteristic debut, “Starting” (2020), premiered in Toronto, successful the Fipresci Prize. The movie additionally took residence the Silver Seashell Jury Prize and the Golden Seashell on the San Sebastián Movie Pageant.

One other spotlight of this system is the keynote speech by Holland, who will share experiences from her profession. She was Oscar nominated for “Europa Europa” in 1992, and “In Darkness” was Oscar nominated in 2012. Holland’s most up-to-date movie, “Inexperienced Border,” competed on the 2023 Venice Movie Pageant and received the Particular Jury Prize.

The masterclass and keynote are a part of the trade program for this yr’s version of Future Frames. Supported by Inventive Europe – the MEDIA Program of the European Union, and introduced in cooperation with KVFF and its associate Allwyn, the initiative additionally consists of periods with KVFF programmers and one-on-one conferences with representatives from UTA and Vary Media Companions. The trade specialists will present suggestions and steering to the individuals—and can later choose one director for an Allwyn scholarship {and professional} improvement journey to Los Angeles.

Future Frames additionally consists of public screenings of the filmmaker’s brief movies.

Anna Korinek, KVFF’s program coordinator and curator of this system, stated: “This yr’s choice highlights the power and promise of a brand new technology of European filmmakers. The chosen movies stood out for his or her creativity, considerate storytelling, and distinctive views. We’re happy to current 10 compelling pupil works that mirror the evolving voice of younger European cinema. Now in its eleventh yr, this system is starting to point out its long-term influence, with alumni stepping confidently into their skilled careers — a testomony to the power and relevance of this initiative.”

Sonja Heinen, managing director of EFP, stated: “EFP Future Frames provides younger administrators actual alternatives to be seen, to develop and to attach internationally. Welcoming Agnieszka Holland and Dea Kulumbegashvili this yr as a part of this system is a particular honor. Their expertise and voices in European cinema are an incredible supply of inspiration.”

Pavel Turek, chief officer of world partnerships at Allwyn, stated: “Supporting rising expertise is on the core of our mission. We’re thrilled to as soon as once more welcome the subsequent technology of visionary administrators to the Karlovy Differ Worldwide Movie Pageant by way of this yr’s Future Frames initiative, in partnership with UTA and Vary Media. We’re additionally proud to proceed our custom of awarding a month-long scholarship to Los Angeles to this yr’s winner, providing them the invaluable alternative to work alongside a few of Hollywood’s best. Initiatives like these mirror our deep and ongoing dedication to nurturing inventive expertise by way of the ability of movie.”