Czech Lion Awards

"Czech Lion" redirects here. For the heraldic symbol, see Coat of arms of Czechoslovakia and Coat of arms of the Czech Republic.
Czech Lion Awards
Český lev
Czech Lion trophy
Awarded forExcellence in cinematic achievements
CountryCzech Republic
Presented byCzech Film and Television Academy (ČFTA)
First awarded25 July 1994 (to honor achievements of 1993/4)
Websiteceskylev.cz

The Czech Lion Awards (Czech: Český lev) are annual awards that recognize accomplishments in filmmaking and television. It is the highest award of achievement in film awarded in the Czech Republic. The jury is composed of members of the Czech Film and Television Academy (ČFTA).

Eligible films must have been released in the year prior to the awards ceremony.