About
Czech Director / Cinematographer David Čálek graduated from Prague’s FAMU film school in 1998 and has shot and/or directed over 30 documentaries around the world for independent producers and TV broadcasters (Czech TV, HBO CZ). His doc HEAVEN AND HELL was released theatrically in the Czech Republic and had its international festival premiere at SXSW 2011, Austin, Texas, USA. The film was awarded as the BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM at the IFF Finale – Plzen 2011, Czech Republic.
As DP, he shot 8 narrative feature films, including MAMAS & PAPAS - the winner of the Best Film Price at the Hamptons IFF 2010 NY, USA.
David is shooting in extreme condition(documentary films-Afghanistan, Chechnya, Kenya, Somalia, underwater photography-whales..., high altitude photography-over 6000 m high in K2) as well as social and drama feature films in Europe or US.