Smithsonian Journeys Experts

Marta Lamperova has attended the Cannes Film Festival for over a decade and has led several student programs. Her background in the world of film provides a unique perspective on the business and its various aspects—from buying and distributing to marketing and production. Marta graduated with a degree in psychology from the Comenius University Bratislava, Slovakia, and a degree in film studies from the University of Fine Arts VMU. She then worked as a production manager and freelance producer for various production companies in Prague before becoming the managing director of Film Europe in 2008. Marta works as a Vice Dean at FAMU (Film and TV School of Academy of Performing Arts), Europe’s top film school, and as an Artistic Director of Febiofest, Prague International Film Festival.