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KVIFF Industry Days to Feature David Chase, Jude Law’s Co-Star Riff Raff, Sharon Horgan, and Film AI Briefing
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KVIFF Industry Days to Feature David Chase, Jude Law’s Co-Star Riff Raff, Sharon Horgan, and Film AI Briefing

The Karlovy Vary event’s industry programming, organized by the KVIFF Film Industry Office, will include sessions on series creation, casting and star power, microdrama filmmaking, and how artificial intelligence may reshape production and financing.

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Karlovy Vary’s KVIFF Industry Days programming will highlight major screen talent and industry-focused panels ahead of the Czech festival, organizers said in a preview published July 1 by The Hollywood Reporter. The Industry Days schedule centers on conversations that connect creative process with financing realities, with a dedicated segment focused on “demystifying” artificial intelligence as it increasingly affects filmmaking workflows and decision-making.

The festival’s Film Industry Office head Hugo Rosák said the event will draw on internationally recognized creators and performers, including David Chase, the creator of HBO’s The Sopranos. Rosák framed Chase’s appearance as a way to examine series development from the creator’s perspective and to translate that approach into practical lessons for producers and buyers attending Industry Days.

The Hollywood Reporter preview also said the industry programming will include Jude Law-related content, specifically referencing “Riff Raff” as part of the event’s slate. The preview described the session as part of the festival’s broader aim to demystify how international stars and project concepts move through the development and casting pipeline in a transatlantic marketplace.

Another featured voice will be Sharon Horgan, who is known for writing and creating microdramas and character-driven comedy-drama. According to the preview, Horgan’s Industry Days appearance will address not only her creative approach, but also what Rosák described as “more threats for filmmaking,” along with takeaways for how filmmakers can navigate shifting conditions affecting production.

Rosák told The Hollywood Reporter that Industry Days is designed to offer practical education for participants who connect art to the economics of production. In addition to on-screen talent sessions, the program is expected to include discussion of film financing lessons relevant to the United States, reflecting the market pressures and regulatory environment that producers must consider when seeking funding and distribution.

The preview described AI as a core topic, with a briefing framed around “demystifying” the technology for filmmaking professionals rather than treating it as a purely theoretical subject. While the article did not detail specific technical tools, it presented AI as a near-term business and creative question that will shape how projects are developed, financed, and delivered.

KVIFF Industry Days is held within the larger Karlovy Vary International Film Festival framework. Industry Days programming, including the panels featuring Chase, Horgan, and the Jude Law “Riff Raff” segment, will take place during the period leading up to and overlapping with the festival’s main public screenings, with Rosák positioning the sessions for industry attendees seeking direct, actionable context.

The July 1 preview did not list the full lineup of moderators, dates for each panel, or the complete session titles. Organizers’ official Industry Days announcements and the festival’s published agenda would be expected to provide the finalized schedule for participants and media planning.

Why It Matters

  • Industry Days is positioned as a practical forum where major creative figures and working professionals can discuss how ideas translate into development, production decisions, and financing.
  • With AI framed as a core topic, the programming indicates that technology questions are becoming part of mainstream festival industry agendas rather than isolated technical debates.
  • Panels centered on series creation and character-driven writing reflect continuing buyer and investor interest in development models that can scale across markets.
  • Financing-focused discussions tied to the United States suggest organizers expect cross-border participants to need guidance on current funding constraints and deal structures.
  • The event’s lineup indicates KVIFF is treating star-driven and creator-driven sessions as tools for clarifying how international projects advance through the industry pipeline.

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Key Facts

  • KVIFF Film Industry Office head Hugo Rosák described the purpose of Industry Days as connecting creative discussion with practical industry education.
  • The July 1 preview in The Hollywood Reporter said David Chase, creator of The Sopranos, will be featured in Industry Days programming.
  • The program will include content described in the preview as related to “Jude Law’s Riff Raff.”
  • Sharon Horgan is also set to appear, with the preview linking her session to microdramas and “more threats for filmmaking.”
  • The preview said Industry Days will include a session aimed at “demystifying” artificial intelligence for filmmaking.
  • Rosák described the event as including lessons tied to U.S. film financing, alongside broader industry concerns.
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