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Czech Filmmakers Hope to Ride ‘Wave’ of New Audiovisual Law Toward More Breakout Hits
An increase to the country's tax incentive and an overhaul of its audiovisual law has sparked hopes of a new Czech New Wave on the streets of Prague.
But a bigger boost has come from the introduction of a new audiovisual law that its backers say will both modernize the Czech industry and make it more competitive with neighboring countries in the restless arms race to attract more foreign productions. The changes will radically overhaul domestic production, giving a dramatic boost to a TV industry struggling to stay afloat, with the Czech public broadcaster beset by financial woes and global streaming platforms sluggish to enter the local market. Director Jiří Mádl, whose gripping period drama “Waves” was shortlisted for the best international feature Academy Award, thinks the Czech industry is ripe for an awakening.
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