Eva Vik facts for kids
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Eva Vik
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EVA VIK at Serpentine Premiere in (2023)
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| Born | May 5, 1991 |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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Eva Vik, born Eva Doležalová on May 5, 1991, is a talented filmmaker from the Czech Republic. She works as a director, writer, and producer, and is part of the famous Ridley Scott Creative Group. She is well-known for her films like Serpentine (released in 2023), Raven (from 2022), and Carte Blanche (from 2019).
Eva has won many film awards, showing how quickly her career has grown. These include the Breakout Director's Award at the Hollywood Film Festival, the Audience Award, and the Best Genre Film Award at the Mammoth Film Festival. She also won Best Director at the HollyShorts Film Festival. Her short film Serpentine (2023) was nominated for the X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival and has been watched over 2 million times on Nowness. In 2019, Eva Vik was honored at Centre Pompidou for her special film series called "Transformational Trilogy," which included Sounds of Sun, Somnio, and Samice. In 2021, Forbes magazine recognized Eva Vik as one of the 30 most influential people under 30 years old.
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Becoming a Filmmaker
In 2017, Eva Vik moved to Los Angeles to start her career as a screenwriter and director. Her very first short film was called Sound of Sun. It starred famous actors like Sean Penn and Suki Waterhouse.
Early Short Films
After Sound of Sun, Eva made several other short films:
- Carte Blanche: This film featured Dylan Sprouse, Suki Waterhouse, and Jack Kilmer. It won the Audience Award at the Mammoth Film Festival in 2019. Eva also received a Breakout Director Award at the Capri Hollywood Film Festival in 2020 for this film.
- Maestro: This film starred Clara McGregor and Karel Dobrý. For Maestro, Eva won the Best Director Award and the Grand Jury Prize at the Independent Shorts Awards in 2021.
Recent Works
In 2022 and 2023, Eva Vik wrote and directed two science fiction films that explore unique themes:
- Serpentine: This film featured Barbara Palvin, Luke Brandon Field, and Soo Joo Park. It premiered at the Tribeca Festival and was nominated for the Tribeca X Award. It also won awards for Best Genre Short Film at the Mammoth Film Festival and HollyShorts Film Festival.
- Raven: Eva's short film Raven was released by Vogue magazine. It received an award at the Academy Awards-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival in 2022.
Eva Vik has also worked with the luxury brand Bulgari on two projects. She directed Serpentine, a short film starring Barbara Palvin, and a Bulgari Omnia perfume campaign featuring Cailee Spaeny.
About Eva's Life
In 2023, Eva decided to use her maternal grandmother's maiden name, Vik, as her own. She explained that she wanted to honor her grandmother, who was a strong and independent woman who greatly influenced her life. By choosing this name, Eva moved away from the tradition of using her father's family name.
Eva Vik's Films
| Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | Distributor | ||
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| 2016 | Sound of Sun | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short Film, starring Suki Waterhouse & Sean Penn | Centre Pompidou & Nowness |
| 2017 | Somnio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short Film, starring Syrie Moskowitz | Centre Pompidou |
| 2018 | Good Looking by Suki Waterhouse | Yes | Yes | Yes | Music Video, starring Jordan Barrett & Suki Waterhouse | Vevo |
| 2018 | Les Inconnus: Escape | Yes | Yes | Yes | Video & Commercial, starring Jade Weber, Katty Ukhanova, Lauren Taylor | Vogue |
| 2019 | Butcher Boy | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film, starring Jack Kilmer & Camille Rowe | Dazed |
| 2019 | Carte Blanche | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film, starring Dylan Sprouse, Jack Kilmer, Suki Waterhouse, Johnny Whitworth | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2019 | Samice | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film, starring Rainey Qualley, Ray Nicholson, Emily Labowe | Centre Pompidou |
| 2020 | Maestro | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film, starring Karel Dobrý, Clara McGregor, Lucky Blue Smith, Annica Lilljeblad | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2021 | Anima Us | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film, starring Inja Zalta & Dave Davis | Dazed |
| 2022 | Raven | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film, starring Stanislav Majer, Barbora Podzimková, Hana Vagnerová, Adam Vacula | Vogue |
| 2022 | Oblivion | Yes | Yes | Yes | Music video, starring Remington Leith, Emerson Barrettt, Sebastian Danzig | Vevo |
| 2022 | Fletcher: Better Version | Yes | Yes | Yes | Music video, starring Ava Capri, Gavin Leatherwood, Fletcher | Vevo |
| 2022 | Broken | Yes | Yes | Yes | Music video, starring Inja Zalta, Remington Leith, Emerson Barrett | Vevo |
| 2023 | Serpentine | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film, starring Barbara Palvin, Luke Brandon Field, Soo Joo Park | Nowness |
| 2023 | Bulgari Omnia | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film, starring Cailee Spaeny | TVC |
Awards and Honors
Eva Vik has received many awards and special recognitions for her work in film.
Awards Won
| Year | Film | Award Category | Awarded by |
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| 2019 | Carte Blanche | Audience Award | Mammoth Film Festival |
| 2020 | Carte Blanche | Breakout Director Award | Capri Hollywood Film Festival |
| 2020 | Maestro | Jury Prize Best Director | Independent Shorts Awards |
| 2020 | Maestro | Jury Prize for Outstanding Achievement | Independent Shorts Awards |
| 2020 | Maestro | Platinum Award Winner for Best Drama Short | Independent Shorts Awards |
| 2020 | Maestro | Best Women Short | Cyrus Film Festival |
| 2022 | Serpentine | Finalist | Tribeca Film Festival for the X Award |
| 2022 | Serpentine | Best Genre Film | Mammoth Film Festival |
Special Recognitions
| Year | Recognition | Category |
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| 2019 | Award for Transformational Trilogy: Sound of Sun, Somnio, and Samice screened at the Centre Pompidou Foundation, Paris | Film/Arts |
See also
In Spanish: Eva Vik para niños
