Visit a unique film, cultural, educational and production centre located in the Zlín film studios complex. Four floors full of animation, entertainment, film history and creativity await you. Unique works by Hermína Týrlová and Karel Zeman were created here. Try animating your own short films, discover the history and personalities of the Zlín studios, and peek into a professional animation studio. Animation programmes and workshops for schools and nurseries are also held here, along with day camps featuring screenings of resulting films in our cinema hall, talks, exhibitions and other events.
The Film Node building underwent reconstruction. It was commissioned by the Baťa company between 1935 and 1936. The name “Film Node” comes from Hermína Týrlová’s film “The Knot in the Handkerchief” and also refers to the symbolism of connection and meeting of creative activities. Hermína Týrlová and Karel Zeman are just two names among the personalities of Czech cinematography who worked here. Oscar-winning director Elmar Klos, composer Zdeněk Liška, children’s film creator Josef Pinkava and many others worked in the same premises. It’s particularly popular with the public at weekends, whilst during the week school excursions and those interested in animation and film visit. Last year, the Node welcomed over 40,000 visitors.
Since spring 2018, Film Node Zlín has been a member of the Animated Film Association. Famous films such as The Fabulous World of Jules Verne, Journey to the Beginning of Time, Ferda the Ant and many others were created in the local studios. Film Node produces animated music videos for the cimbalom band Harafica, contributed to the publication of a book about Hermína Týrlová, and co-produces the Czech film The Smiles of Sad Men. It also collaborates on various projects with students from Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín and other schools.
You can enjoy excellent coffee at the local reception. You can also participate in talks with prominent personalities held in these spaces. However, the café also hosts other interesting events. Gift items can be purchased at reception, including a book about Hermína Týrlová or the fairy tale about Lojzík the Piglet.
A unique exhibition about the origin and history of the film studios in Zlín and the personalities who worked here: Karel Zeman, Hermína Týrlová, Elmar Klos, Zdeněk Liška, Josef Pinkava and other significant creators.
A multifunctional floor easily adaptable to various artistic exhibitions, cultural events and workshops. It includes a small cinema hall where we screen short films created by visitors in animation workshops.
An entertaining floor for children featuring stories about Lojzík the Piglet. They’ll learn to draw the piglet character, discover storyboards, learn how animation is made, exercise with Lojzík and watch a preview of the new series being created right here at Film Node.
