Slovak Film Series Loses 190,000 Euro Funding After Audiovisual Fund Board Decision

The Slovak Audiovisual Fund Board denied 190,000 euros in funding for the continuation of the television series "Neuer," despite initial expectations that the project would receive the money. The series' director claims the decision represents personal revenge rather than a legitimate policy matter, alleging that the Audiovisual Fund Board acts arbitrarily and has the power to destroy Slovak projects with a single vote. According to the creators, the funding denial stems from a personal conflict rather than political motivations, and the director has requested access to records from the board's deliberations. The Slovak Audiovisual Fund is the country's main public institution responsible for supporting domestic film and television production through government funding.