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Sopranos Creator David Chase to Speak at Karlovy Vary Fest
1 Jul
Summary
- David Chase to speak at Karlovy Vary's Industry Days program.
- Key speakers include Sharon Horgan, Andrij Parekh, and Mollye Asher.
- Festival theme includes technological transformation and AI in filmmaking.

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival's Industry Days program will feature acclaimed showrunner David Chase. Chase, celebrated for The Sopranos, is set to discuss his extensive career and the audiovisual industry's evolution on July 8.
Other notable speakers include Sharon Horgan and Andrij Parekh, who will explore storytelling in the streaming era. Casting director Debbie McWilliams and producers Mollye Asher and Greg Shapiro will also participate in panels.
A significant focus this year will be technological transformation, particularly the impact of artificial intelligence on film and television production. Cecilia Shen will present on the future of the industry.
The festival, running from July 3 to July 11, 2026, will also highlight two Czech productions: "The Cursed Warrior" and the miniseries "Filter."