KINOVARTA - UKRAINIAN-CZECH DISTRIBUTION PROJECT FOR UKRAINIAN FILMS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC AND SLOVAK REPUBLIC BASED IN PRAGUE.
BORN IN EARLY 2024 – WITH THE KINOWAR CHARITY SCREENING ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE INVASION. INTRODUCING THE CZECH AUDIENCE TO CONTEMPORARY UKRAINIAN CINEMA – QUALITY FESTIVAL FILMS – DOCUMENTARY FILMS CAPTURING CONTEMPORARY UKRAINE.
CHARITY SCREENING
KINOWAR is more than a showcase of unique films that audiences rarely have the opportunity to see. It is more than a fundraising initiative. KINOWAR is a community that keeps attention focused on Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and its persistent information and political influence campaigns across Europe. It serves as a platform for dialogue, awareness, and solidarity — a call to action to defend freedom of expression, democratic values, and the right of nations to determine their own future.
PROGRAM STATEMENT
Kinovarta plans a theatrical release of the film in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, supported by a targeted campaign aimed at both local audiences and the Ukrainian community. The release strategy combines festival exposure, special event screenings, partnerships with cultural institutions, and subsequent VOD distribution. The goal is to position the film as a significant contemporary Ukrainian title and expand its reach beyond diaspora audiences. We believe it is essential for Ukrainian culture to be represented professionally and reach a broader international audience. That is why we focus on localization, market adaptation, high-quality presentation, and strong local partnerships.
SERVICES AND COOPERATION OPPORTUNITIES
TEAM
Pavel Sandul
HEAD of Kinovarta
Vesela Olena
HEAD of Kinovarta
LATEST
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KINOVARTA and PROUA, supported by MasterFilm, Krutón Distribution, and InBáze, are hosting screenings of The Editorial Office. Ticket proceeds will fund practical media and communications training for Ukrainian youth in Czechia.
KINOWAR2026
The film “You Are the Universe” opened the largest science fiction festival Future Gate in Eastern Europe at the most festive cinema in Prague — Lucerna and will be screened in eight cities across the Czech Republic.
FUTURE GATE
The film “U are the universe” won the Grand Prize at the Future Gate Festival – the largest sci-fi festival in Central Europe! The film has captivated the hearts of an international audience, and we, as the distribution team, are incredibly happy to be part of this cosmic adventure.
GRAND PRIZE
Kinovarta partnered with the Ukrainian Film Week in Prague 2025. The Prague audience had the opportunity to watch the following distribution films: Grey Bees, Kings of Rap, Mousetrap, and Honeymoon.
UKRAINIAN FILM WEEK
Two Ukrainian films — “Summertime in Ukraine” and “Full Force” — have been selected for the program of the Czech Army Film Fest, which this year is taking place for the first time under the patronage of the current Czech Minister of Defence, Jana Černochová. The screenings will be held at the iconic Prague cinema Atlas.
ARMY FILM FEST
KINOVARTA and PROUA, supported by MasterFilm, Krutón Distribution, and InBáze, are hosting screenings of The Editorial Office. Ticket proceeds will fund practical media and communications training for Ukrainian youth in Czechia.
PRAGTIKA
Kinovarta is launching a series of screenings for the film Infinity According to Florian, dedicated to the famous architect and creator of Kyiv’s iconic Flying Saucer. Every attendee will have a chance to win a ring inspired by this monumental architectural masterpiece.
GIVEAWAY
For the first time in the history of independent Ukraine, the country's leading chamber orchestra, Kyiv Camerata, will perform in Prague. At the center of the program is a symbolic musical tandem of Vasyl Barvinsky and Antonín Dvořák, featuring the Ukrainian composer as one of the most prominent followers of the Czech maestro.
KYIV CAMERATA
Ukrajinská filmová hlídka. Kinovarta pomáhá uprchlíkům se zakořenit, Čechům sundává klapky z očí
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Ukrajinské filmy do českých kin vozí dva lidé. Sami překládají, titulkují i vyjednávají práva
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Dva tisíce nekonečných metrů. Válečný dokument 2000 metrů do Andrijivky je frontové memento
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