EKOFILM

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Arts & CultureBrno
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsDirect organisational backing from a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CZK
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

EKOFILM in Brno

EKOFILM traces to 1974, when its strong environmental documentary section broke away from the broader Techfilm festival, making it one of the oldest environmental film festivals in the world. Organised primarily by the Czech Ministry of the Environment since 1991 and based in Brno since 2015, it recently drew a record 242 film submissions from 48 countries, and remains led by Ladislav Miko, a former Czech environment minister.

EKOFILM traces its origins to 1974, when a strong documentary section on environmental themes broke away from Techfilm, a broader technical and industrial film festival, to form an independent event of its own, making EKOFILM one of the oldest environmental film festivals anywhere in the world rather than a recent addition to the genre.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Direct organisational backing from a national government ministry, held since 1991, is unusual for a film festival of any genre and gives EKOFILM an institutional closeness to environmental policy that purely arts-driven festivals lack

02

The mystery stays covered

Being widely credited as the oldest international environmental film festival in Europe, tracing to a 1974 breakaway from the broader Techfilm event, gives it a documented historical priority within its specific niche

03

The city starts moving

Its recent record submission count, 242 films from 48 countries, shows a festival still genuinely growing in international reach after five decades, rather than a legacy event coasting on historical reputation alone

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

EKOFILM is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Brno, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Direct organisational backing from a national government ministry, held since 1991, is unusual for a film festival of any genre and gives EKOFILM an...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Use Brno transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suits the cinema-going format; no particular dress requirements apply for standard screenings or panel discussions.

Safety

EKOFILM is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Brno, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

CZK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map49.19 N, 16.61 EOpen in Google Maps

Brno, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Nearest airportPED — Pardubice
TransportUse Brno transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Brno, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Brno via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Brno, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suits the cinema-going format; no particular dress requirements apply for standard screenings or panel discussions.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Czechia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is EKOFILM?

EKOFILM is listed for Past edition: 16–19 October 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does EKOFILM take place?

The festival is listed in Brno, Czechia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Brno, South Moravian Region, Czechia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLekofilm.cz
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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