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Allwyn AG announced a partnership of three years with the Future Frames program, part the Karlovy Vary IFF (International Film Festival Karlovy Vary), which will give a young European director a chance to work alongside the best Hollywood directors.
Allwyn announced, in collaboration Future Frames will sponsor an annual scholarship for one director to spend a month in Los Angeles to learn from some of the best film professionals. The programme includes mentoring, shadowing, and training.
The Future Frames program has been helping European directors launch their careers into the film industry since 2015. Every year, ten directors who are on the cusp of success are invited to Karlovy Vary IFF. They can showcase their films and receive tailored mentoring and training. They also build relationships with established people in the film industry. Allwyn’s new partnership opens up the possibility to a global audience.
As part of this partnership, Allwyn will also introduce a ceremony at the festival to honor the work of each of the ten directors.
Karlovy Vary IFF was founded in 1946 and is one of Europe’s oldest film festivals. The festival will take place from 30th of June to 8th of July 2023.
Pavel Turek, Allwyn’s Chief Officer for Global Brand, Corporate Communication, CSR, stated: “Through this partnership, Allwyn continues to grow its global community of winners. We are passionate about improving lives and that extends far beyond those who purchase a lottery. Supporting those who are striving to be great in society and in the arts is part of this. Future Frames is one of many initiatives that ensures opportunity is shared across generations. “As we build the lottery of the future, our commitment to future generations will be equally as strong.”
Krystof Manya, Executive Director at the Karlovy Variy IFF said: “Thanks in part to our new partner Allwyn and our close collaborations with talent agency UTA, management company Range Media Partners and other partners, we are able to provide European directors with an opportunity to launch their careers, further their creative development and gain experience with renowned figures from the film world. The Karlovy Vary Film Festival is continuing its long-term goal of discovering and promoting the filmmakers of tomorrow.”
