OUR PROJETS
Capacity Building and Professionalization of Romani and Pro-Romani NGOs
August 2023 – July 2025
The project Capacity Building and Professionalization of Romani and Pro-Romani NGOs, funded by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs under OPZ+, focuses on the development and sustainability of the Tuke.TV association. The project aims to create strategic and capacity-building measures to ensure the operation and sustainability of the association.
This project is implemented with financial support from the European Social Fund’s Operational Programme Employment Plus (registration number CZ.03.02.03/00/22_042/0001434).
Awareness and Information Campaign Supporting Intercultural Understanding
November 2023 – October 2025
Within the project Awareness and Information Campaign Supporting Intercultural Understanding, 10 videos will be produced to address manifestations of intolerance in society. The campaign strategy is consulted with representatives of Brno’s Romani communities, the public, and social service providers, aiming for maximum reach and to enhance public debate and intercultural understanding.
This project is implemented with financial support from the European Social Fund’s Operational Programme Employment Plus (registration number CZ.03.02.03/00/22_044/0002223).
Film Wednesdays
May 2023 – November 2023
As part of the Film Wednesdays project, we organized seven community screenings at our office, showcasing and discussing films by Czech and international filmmakers, as well as our own productions. The goal was to present significant works by Romani filmmakers and discuss the portrayal of Romani characters in film. The project was supported by the South Moravian Region.
Screening Schedule:
- May 25 – Screening of the documentary Miri Fajta – a tribute to Robin Stria followed by a discussion with director Petr Kačírek.
- June 28 – Premiere of Coming Out show – summer special with a discussion featuring the format’s creator and host Robert Poupátko.
- July 26 – Screening of the film Banger.
- August 30 – Screening of the film
- September 27 – Premiere of the show Fine Dining with Tomáš Funti – Romano burger followed by a discussion with host and chef Tomáš Funti.
- October 18 – Premiere of the show Amare Lavutara – Sonia Polak with a discussion featuring host and musician Feri Barkoci.
- November 29 – Screening of the film Wolf’s Hole followed by a discussion with producer and screenwriter Alica Sigmund Heráková and Robert Poupátko, who are working on the remake.
Breaking Barriers / Te čhinel o agora (2022)
Tuke.TV collaborated with the Pardubice-based platform for art in public spaces, Offcity, on the joint project Breaking Barriers. Its goal was to connect top artists with young Romani and Czech filmmakers, students, and others interested in cultivating public spaces, building understanding, and breaking invisible barriers.
This inclusive project consisted of a series of film workshops where young Romani and non-Romani audiovisual enthusiasts and semi-professionals could apply. Under the guidance and in cooperation with mentors, they explored and advanced their artistic creation. The film workshops were followed by a series of live and online streamed public discussions and cultural events in public spaces, as well as the creation of video content by Tuke.TV reflecting on urban public space.
Throughout 2022, we jointly implemented:
A series of film workshops led by audiovisual professionals (organized by Offcity):
- February 11–13, 2022
Telling Stories — storytelling workshop, Brno, Museum of Romani Culture.
Led by writer and poet Ondřej Buddeus and artist Kateřina Krajčová. - April 22–24, 2022
Artistic Perspective — audiovisual workshop, Pardubice, Gampa Gallery.
Led by Janek Rous and Bára Bažanová from Artyčok.TV and AVU. - June 11–13, 2022
Dancing for the Camera — film and dance workshop, Brno, Husa na provázku theatre.
Led by director Kristýna Bartošová and dancer Sabina Bočková. - September 9–11, 2022
Documentary Perspective — film workshop, Pardubice, Gampa Gallery.
Led by documentarian Tereza Reichová, Janek Rous, and Bára Bažantová from Artyčok.TV.
A SERIES OF STREAMED PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS
Perspectives, Brno, Cellar Stage of the Centre for Experimental Theatre
(March 12, 2022)
Guests:
– Mária Topolčanská, architect and theorist
– Jakub Macek, media studies expert, Faculty of Social Studies FSS
– Čeněk Pýcha, historian focusing on interdisciplinary research in memory studies
Moderated by curator and cultural activist Šárka Zahálková and Nick Budai from Tuke.TV.
Conflict Boundaries, Pardubce, Theatre 29
(March 12, 2022)
Guests:
– Stanislav Háša, process-oriented conflict resolution expert, therapist, facilitator, university lecturer
– Jan Husák, social and economic integration of Roma expert
– Marika Smreková, theatre director and artist specializing in participatory and community projects
Moderated by GAMPA curator, co-founder and chair of Officity Šárka Zahálková and moderator Lucie Lucassen of Tuke.TV.
Us v. Others: Cultural Supremacy Traps, Prague, Scout Institute
(November 3, 2022)
Guests:
– Emília Rigová, visual artist and recipient of the prestigious Oskar Čepan Award for artists under 30
– David Tišer – theater director and director of Ara Art
– Tamara Moyzes – political artist, curator, and documentarian
Moderated by GAMPA curator, co-founder and chair of Officity Šárka Zahálková and moderator Alica Sigmund Heráková of Tuke.TV.
As part of the project Tuke.TV produced the following
– A news story: Who Owns Public Space?
For a month, we documented the situation of Ukrainian Romani refugees in Brno. From the very beginning of this humanitarian crisis, many questions arose: Are we capable of showing solidarity even with the poorest? Why did Brno experience such an extreme situation compared to other cities? How do Brno residents — both Roma and non-Roma — perceive the refugee wave? And who does public space truly belong to? Robin Stria, 2022
– Our first scripted project, the short film BETWEEN / WORLDS
– The concept of public space gatherings called ASK ME ANYTHING
This project was funded by the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, a prestigious American grant supporting initiatives that address global challenges at local, national, regional, or international levels.
Dumb Questions/Diline phučibena (2021)
A brutally honest mini-series about prejudices
#WithCourage, we took on a major challenge: creating a video series about prejudice. From the start, we knew we wanted to generate positive energy, rather than dwell on obstacles.
However, no matter how positive we try to be, some things are simply part of everyday life for Roma in the Czech Republic — like dumb questions.
Is it true that all Roma receive social benefits?
I don’t really like Roma, but you’re an exception.
A unique opportunity to find out what young Roma think when they hear thing like that.
The videos were created as part of the Advocacy and Media Training of Romani Juniors project (May 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021). We attended an advocacy workshop with David Tišer, where we received both the theoretical and hands-on training in media production. Over three days, we filmed material for the entire Dumb Questions series.
The project resonated strongly on social media resonated — on Faceboook alone, it reached over 43,000 viewers!
The project was supported by the Committee of Good Will – Olga Havel Foundation as part of the Active Citizens Fund program, which aims to strengthen civil society and empower disadvantaged groups. The program is funded by the EEA and Norway Grants.
