Geoffrey Rush as Albert Einstein in Genius. Photo: National Geographic

Today, the small country of just 10 million people is one of the busiest film and television production centers in Europe, offering production incentives in the form of cash rebates to entice international productions. Czech locations offer an amazing variety of architectonical styles and natural scenery, Czech crews are highly skilled, and the capabilities of the local film industry are increasingly evident on screens around the world.

Recent productions include the series Carnival Row (Amazon), Knightfall (History Channel), Genius (National Geographic), independent US films Jojo Rabbit, Ophelia, The Aftermath, and The Catcher Was a Spy, as well as numerous European co-productions such as Amundsen, In War and Love, The Little Drummer Girl and many others.

In addition to international productions, over 50 domestic features shoot every year in the country. With Czech films and regional co-productions winning more awards and reaching broader audiences than ever, the future looks bright.

The Czech Film Fund, a key institution in fostering the growth of the industry, holds a strategic position in the government and is committed to the development of Czech film by supporting all stages of production, distribution and promotion, and more, embracing diverse areas of film culture. The fund also administers the production rebates and promotes the country’s remarkable strengths through the Czech Film Commission, one of the divisions of the Czech Film Fund.