The International Thematic Competition “Tatranský Kamzík” is the largest thematic competition of non-professional films not only in Slovakia but also one of the largest in Central Europe. It has been held in the Liptov region of Slovakia since 1973. The first ten editions took place annually, but since 1982, it has been held biennially. The competition primarily focuses on history, cultural and technical monuments, folklore, natural beauty, ecology, ethnography, traditional ways of life, and mountain tourism. It is the only competition in Slovakia held under the patronage of UNICA (Union

About the Tatras Chamois international thematic filmfest competition

Internationale du Cinéma). UNICA is a global organization for non- professional film and a member of CICT – the International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication at UNESCO. (By the way, only 11 competitions from approximately 30 UNICA member countries hold UNICA patronage.) The competition is traditionally announced by the town of Liptovský Hrádok, and it is currently organized by the association of amateur filmmakers Nicolausfilm  from Liptovský Mikuláš and the Liptov Cultural Centre in Liptovský Mikuláš.

A competition of amateur (non-professional) films by amateur (non-professional) authors thematically focused on • ethnography - contemporary way of life of people • creating and protecting the living environment • culture and epoch-mark monuments • travel video-movies and video-movies about mountains (including mountain hiking and sports)

The Program

Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 – 13:00 Registration of Participants 13:00 – 14:00 Competition Screening Block I 14:00 – 14:10 Break / Pause 14:10 – 15:10 Competition Screening Block II 15:10 – 15:20 Break / Pause 15:20 – 16:20 Competition Screening Block III 16:20 – 17:15 Official Opening of the filmfest Competition 17:15 – 18:00 Dinner Break / Pause 18:00 – 19:00 Competition Screening Block IV 19:00 - 19:10 Break / Pause 19:10 – 20:40 Competition Screening Block V 20:40 - 21:30 Jury Panel Discussion with Refreshments Saturday, November 22, 2025 8:30 – 9:30 Competition Screening Block VI 9:30 – 9:40 Break / Pause 9:40 – 10:50 Competition Screening Block VII 10:50 – 11:00 Break / Pause 11:00 - 12:00 Competition Screening Block VIII 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch Break / Pause 12:45 – 14:15 Competition Screening Block IX 14:30 – 16:00 Sightseeing tour in Liptovský Ján 16:00 – 17:30 Jury Panel Discusion 18:00 – 19:00 Award Ceremony 19:00 – 21:00 Gala Dinner & banquet for Authors and Invited Guests