About us
Kerekesfilm is an independent production company founded by director and producer Peter Kerekes, internationally known for his innovative approach to documentary and hybrid filmmaking. Based in Slovakia, Kerekesfilm specializes in thought-provoking films that explore historical, social, and cultural themes through compelling personal stories and original cinematic language with a distinctive human touch.
The company’s portfolio includes internationally recognized films such as 107 Mothers (Venice IFF Orizzonti Award, 2021), Cooking History (Prix Arte at DOK Leipzig, 2009), Velvet Terrorists (Tagesspiegel Readers’ Award at Berlinale, 2014), and 66 Seasons (Best Director Award at DocAviv, 2004).
Kerekesfilm collaborates with European and global partners, bringing bold and authentic stories to audiences worldwide.
People
Peter Kerekes
Peter Kerekes is a Slovak film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his distinctive approach to documentary and hybrid cinema. His films explore historical, social, and political topics through personal and often unexpected human stories, combining documentary observation with elements of fiction.
He is the author of internationally recognized films such as 66 Seasons (2003), Cooking History (2009), Velvet Terrorists (2013), and 107 Mothers (2021).
Peter Kerekes also works as a producer and mentor, supporting emerging filmmakers and participating in international film education programs.
Anna Mach Rumanová
Anna Mach Rumanová is a Slovak film producer and co-founder of the production company Filmsomnia. Since 2020, she has also been collaborating with Peter Kerekes at Kerekesfilm. She graduated in 2018 from the Department of Film and Television Production at the Academy of Performing Arts (VŠMU) in Bratislava, following earlier studies in journalism at Comenius University. Her production work includes Wishing on a Star (2024), Fragile Memory (2021), The Visitors (2022), and Wasteland Chronicles (2024).
Tereza Tokárová
Tereza Tokárová is a Slovak documentary film producer and founder of the production company CinePunkt, established in 2021. She studied film production at the Academy of Performing Arts (VŠMU) in Bratislava. Since 2019, she has been collaborating with director and producer Peter Kerekes, including work on the documentary series Building Slovakia and the upcoming film Marathon. Her credits also include Territory of Imagination (2022) and Parallel Polis (in development). In 2023, she was selected for the Emerging Producers program at the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival.
Alena Kapinajová
Alena Kapinajová is a master’s student at the Department of Film and Television Production at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (VŠMU), where she has been involved in producing short documentary and fiction films. Since 2024, she has worked as a production assistant and production manager at the production company Kerekesfilm, contributing to documentary projects such as the series Building Slovakia, and the upcoming film Marathon.