Said about us

2013


Roman Vojtek (Czech Republic) Actor, moderator Roman Vojtek

Roman Vojtek (Czech Republic) Actor, moderator
"The Zlín festival means to me nothing less than a beautiful atmosphere, fantastic organization, a smile on the face of my daughter, many wonderful encounters, an incredibly wide selection of films and supporting events. And, moreover, it’s also the region where I was born. So I couldn't ask for anything more:-) I feel really grateful for that."

Vanda Hybnerová Vanda Hybnerová

Vanda Hybnerová (Czech Republic) Actress
"This was my first year at the festival, and I was accompanied by my daughters, brothers and sisters. We all had a wonderful time here and I was especially impressed by the Awards Ceremony. Its naturalness and authenticity are hardly to be seen anywhere! We would also like to thank the organizers for not having us walk the hundred meters from the hotel to the movie theater. I was thus able to procure a new pair of high heels at Mr. Bata's store. We're looking forward to next year’s festival. Thank God that filmmakers haven't given up on making new films."

Arnošt GolflamArnošt Golflam

Arnošt a Petra Golflam (Czech Republic)
"My dear friends, My wife, our children and I are real enthusiastic cinema-goers, so we would like to sincerely thank you for the opportunity to be at Zlín’s festival and be able to see plenty of films! Our son Otík doesn't miss any opportunity to catch a good film here, and is always eager to discuss with us the qualities of the films he's seen. He also loves looking up archival films in Zlín, so he's slowly becoming an expert and a secret jury member representing our family. We're having a great time and if there's an opportunity, we'll be more than happy to come again next year! Thank you so much and have a great summer! "

Markéta Hrubešová Markéta Hrubešová

Markéta Hrubešová (Czech Republic) Actress, moderator
"I had a fabuluous time at the Zlínfest this year! I worked a little bit, but mostly was there to watch movies. Great movies, fantastic supporting events and a beautiful atmosphere, just like every year!"

Ivana Korolová Ivana Korolová

Ivana Korolová (Czech Republic) Actress
"The Zlín Film Festival was a great experience for me. In addition to the fairy tales, I was surprised by how many interesting films there are at a children's film festival to see, and how educational and inspiring they are. I've seen a couple of them myself and I recommend everybody, not only young people, but also their parents, to take advantage of this great opportunity and go to the cinema in Zlín."

Jo-Anne Blouin Jo-Anne Blouin

Jo-Anne Blouin (Canada) Director of the Children's Film Festival in Montreal.
"The Zlín festival is fantastic! It is one of the best I've ever visited. Not only do you get to see a wide range of films for children and teenagers here, but also the work of young filmmakers."

Frodo Kuipers Frodo Kuipers

Frodo Kuipers (Netherlands) Film director, Jury member
"The Zlín Film Festival was a great experience for me! It gave me the opportunity to enjoy its fantastic atmosphere, very good organization and the opportunity to meet lots of interesting people. Thank you very much, Zlín!"

Jacco Groen Jacco Groen

Jacco Groen (Netherlands) Director
"I feel really grateful that festivals like the one in Zlín exist. In my opinion, it is a unique, well organized event with a friendly atmosphere. I'm grateful for being part of this."

Michael Harbauer Michael Harbauer

Michael Harbauer (Germany) Director of the Festival for Children and Young Audience in Chemnitz
"This is a very warm-hearted and welcoming film festival. Thank you so much for the hospitality that not only I but also the children's jury got to enjoy! I'm happy to have contributed to the establishment of a friendship between the Zlín Film Festival and the Schlingel Festival in Germany."

2012


Maria Doyle KennedyMaria Doyle Kennedy

Maria Doyle Kennedy
"Thank you Zlin. We had a wonderful time at your festival . We were welcomed with warmth and treated like royalty. We had the opportunity to meet some very interesting, creative people (and to sing with them until 5am...!).... But mostly I am grateful for the intelligent and thoughtful content of the Festival programme. I left with a long list of films to watch.... Brain food! Thanks"

Patrick McCabePatrick McCabe

Boris Plateau
"It was my pleasure to come at Zlin and participate to the festival. I'd like to thank all the organisation team for the very nice week I've spent. I've seen great movies, met great people and had lot of fun ! Thanks again, take care."

Martin McCannMartin McCann

Martin McCann
"From the moment I arrived at Zlin Film Fest, I was amazed at the energy of the festival and how well I was treated. I was lucky to have experienced a celebration of Irish film at the festival, which made it that extra bit special. The food was great, the people were friendly and beautiful, and I felt a real warmth and appreciation at my taking part in this up and coming festival. I predict that in a few years, this festival will not just be on their countries map, but on the world map of film festivals. I would recommend it to anyone. I feel lucky to have participated and honoured to have been asked. A great 4 days!!!!"

Jo-Anne BlouinJo-Anne Blouin

Jo-Anne Blouin, President & CEO, Montreal International Children's Film Festival (FIFEM)
"The International film festival of Zlin offers a unique occasion to discover not only a wide range of children and youth films, but also the works of upcoming filmmakers presented in the European premiere competition, all this in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. An annual "rendez-vous" for professionals and cinephiles."

Martin DuffyMartin Duffy

Martin Duffy
"I had a wonderful time at the Zlín Film Festival. Now that I live in Berlin, I forget what it is like to be among my Irish kin. But when I was there at your festival I saw again the warm, ready smiles I miss. The task of being on the jury was interesting. But the joy of being among such warm and beautiful people is what I will remember most from my time there. Thank you for inviting me."

Hugh O´ConorHugh O´Conor

Hugh O´Conor
"It was a real honour to be a part of the Zlin Film Festival; we were made to feel incredibly welcome and there was a great selection of films for both children and adults."

2011


Stana Katic, kanadská herečkaStana Katic

Stana Katic, actor, USA
"The film festival in Zlin was a beautiful experience. I like the town and I was enthusiastic about the Bata´s skyscraper. I was impressed of this building."
"Being a member of the Jury I had to see a lot of films. It was very emotional viewings of breathtaking films in competition. And the best of this kind of festival is – to be able to meet other filmmakers. I have a long string of wonderful memories of Zlinfest. It was great."

Bulharský herec Ivan Barnev (Obsluhoval jsem anglického krále)Ivan Barnev

Ivan Barnev, actor, Bulgaria
"My stay in Zlin was wonderful. It was my first time ever to be in a festival for kids and youth and I was really happy to experience such an atmosphere. For I was invited to do one of my favourite things - watching movies!!! To be honest before my visit I have never knew anything about the Zlin film festival, but I was surprised to find one of the significant film festivals in Europe with a great variety of movies from all over the world."

Yuki Yamamoto, Britský skladatelYuki Yamamoto

Yuki Yamamoto, composer, Great Britain
"Not only the children, not only the film critics or people from industries, I strongly felt the festival was supported by the entire city, and all the people from and outside the city."
I think this was the greatest character of the ZFF and it is certainly the warmest festival I have ever attended. I am so thankful to have been able to take part in such a special festival."
"I hope I could come back again, very soon."

János Bán, Jiří Menzel (Vesničko má středisková)János Bán

János Bán, actor, Hungary
"There is an extremely pleasant atmosphere in Zlín. I have pleasant memories from my stay in Zlín ten years ago. Despite the fact, that I did not have much time to look around the city, I fixed that this year. In addition, I participated in a number of interviews and various social events and film screenings. Each movie made an impression on me, I am very happy I could have come back to Zlín and meet many friends."

Jan Hřebejk, režisérJan Hřebejk

Jan Hřebejk, director, Czech Republic
"The festival has the advantage that it is traditionally held in early summer, when there is beautiful weather in Zlín. So in addition to the film programme, the festival provides a number of non-film attractions. That´s why it is so popular with guests. I would like to emphasize, that also an adult audience can find something here to their taste, this year (2011) there were greatselections of classic Italian and Hungarian cinema."

Rock DemersJiří Menzel

Jiří Menzel, director, Czech republic
"I like modern cities, which are renewed after the 40 years when we lived here in the clutches. Zlín belongs to such cities. I like how the festival works, how it is growing in size and popularity, quality and importance."

2010


Rock DemersRock Demers

Rock Demers
"I am so pleased I had the opportunity to attend your "50th anniversary of Zlin International Children and Youth Film Festival". The scope of the Festival this year was truly amazing. Amazing in terms of film screenings and technical quality of the screening halls, the variety of films sections, the mix of old and brand-new films, the perfect illustration of what has been, is and will be the vitality and originality of tcheque cinema for children and youth. Amazing in terms of planning and organisation, given the number of prints and guests coming from all over the world, to handle before, during and after the Festival (in spite of the flood!). Amazing in terms of the warmth and kindness with which each guest has been welcomed and taking care of during its stay. Amazing in terms of its closing ceremony and final reception/party. Truly the whole staff of the Festival could not have done better to celebrate this 50th anniversary. Congratulations and thank you in all sincerity."

Scott RosenbaumScott Rosenbaum

Scott D. Rosenbaum
"The great honor of arriving in Prague and taking the ride along the Czech countryside to Zlin with legendary Director Vojtech Jasny was well worth the long trip. I must admit I was unsure how my film, an American independent picture, would be received in a country with such a rich cinematic history. Having the privilege to screen, "The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll," on the opening night at the grand Velke Kino was one of the most gratifying experiences of my career. The audiences response and appreciation for the film was something I will never forget. The festival was so well organized, so gracious in welcoming me and my film that I am grateful for having had the opportunity to have been a part of the rich 50 year history of this event. I look forward to a long relationship with Zlin and hope to show many more films, at this great event and visit with the many friends I made there, in the future."

Jodie WhittakerJodie Whittaker

Jodie Whittaker
"I had a wonderful time at the festival and felt incredibly welcome. It was fantastic seeing all those children enjoying Films from across the world. I hope the festivals success continues for many years to come."

Christopher LeeChristopher Lee

Sir Christopher Lee
"It was the most marvellous experience to attend the zlin film festival. It was such an interesting event, so well organized and the proffesionalism together with everybodys hospitality and charm, made it very unique. I am not surprised, it has been going on for so many years! And i wish much success for all your future festivals. With all my best wishes."

Gunnar Karlsson
"I knew beforehand that the best beer in the world is in Zlín, but it came as a pleasant surprise to find out that the best and biggest children film festival is to be found there as well. It is an inspiration and an honor for any filmmaker to get the opportunity to experience the hospitality and the atmosphere of this children film loving city."