Cultural test
Per EU regulations, projects must pass a cultural test for European cultural and production criteria by scoring a minimum of 4 points from cultural criteria, and receive a minimum of 23 points overall, out of a possible total of 46 points. All point allocations shall be reviewed by a Czech Film Fund Committee.
| Part 1 | Cultural criteria | max 16 points |
| 1 | Story is based on events that are part of European culture | 0 – 2 points |
| 2 | Story is based on a personality from European culture | 0 – 2 points |
| 3 |
Storyline is connected with a European setting
|
0 – 2 points |
| 4 |
Film is based on a work of cultural importance
|
0 – 2 points |
| 5 |
Film focuses on current themes in European society
|
0 – 2 points |
| 6 |
Film reflects important European values
|
0 – 2 points |
| 7 |
Film focuses on European culture, customs or traditions
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0 – 2 points |
| 8 |
Film is based on events affecting European society
|
0 – 2 points |
| Part 2 | Production criteria | max 30 points |
| 9 | Film is a cinematographic work that contributes to the development of its genre | 0 – 3 points |
| 10 |
The filmmakers are Czech citizens or citizens of EEA member states
|
0 -7 points |
| 11 |
Final version of the film is in any language of the EEA
|
0 – 4 points |
| 12 |
At least 51% of the crew are citizens of EEA countries
|
0 or 4 points |
| 13 |
Shooting takes place in the Czech Republic
|
0 – 4 points |
| 14 |
Production uses Czech service providers in the Czech Republic
|
0 – 4 points |
| 15 |
Post-production takes place in the Czech Republic
|
0 – 4 points |
The above information is for illustrative purposes only. For more details about the cultural test, see the English translation of the form here.