In Ostrov, the awards of the Ota Hofman Children's Film and Television Festival were announced on 14 October 2026. The Ostrovský dudek for the best feature film for children up to 12 years went to the Polish film Skřítek: Nový začátek, and in the category from 13 to 18 years to the historical drama Potopa, directed by Martin Gonda. The award for the work with the most pronounced moral emphasis went to the film Neporazitelní by director Dan Pánek.[1][2]
Awards of the children's and youth jury
The children's and youth jury chose Princezna 100x jinak as the best film for children up to 12 years, and in the category up to 18 years the film Neporazitelní. The expert jury named Elin super tajný deník 2 the best in series production. Audiences also voted for the best film.[1][2]
Main awards of the festival
The Zlatá Buřinka, the main prize of the festival, was received from Ota Hofman Jr. by the actress Veronika Freimanová. The award of the governor of the Karlovy Vary Region, the second main prize, went to Zdeněk Svěrák. At his wish, the evening opened with the film Stopy Járy Cimrmana, on whose screenplay he collaborated.[1][2]
The festival offered more than 40 screenings as well as theatre performances, concerts, seminars and lectures. One of the themes was the character of Pan Tau, as 2026 marked 60 years since the first screenplay by Ota Hofman. The exhibition Čau pane Tau in the Stará radnice runs until 31 October 2026.[1][2]
Related articles: Karlovy Vary Region
Chronology
- — The main prizes of the Ota Hofman Children's Film and Television Festival were awarded in Ostrov: the Ostrov Bagpipe went to the films Skřítek: Nový začátek and Potopa, actress Veronika Freimanová received the Golden Bowler Hat and Zdeněk Svěrák received the Karlovy Vary Region Governor's Award. ČRo Karlovy Vary Deník: Karlovarský kraj
Sources
- ČRo Karlovy Vary — 14 October 2026
- Deník: Karlovarský kraj — 15 October 2026