About Frame Dispatch
Welcome to my film journal set between Whistler, Vancouver, and festival cinemas.
My name is Radek Velicka, and I write about films that stay with me — whether they are Korean thrillers, European gems, festival discoveries, or new Czech releases.
I started this project because I wanted my own space for film reviews, festival notes, and cultural reflections. I began writing in Czech, and over time I added this English edition so international readers, filmmakers, and film communities could follow along as well.
Why subscribe?
📩 Full access to all reviews and archived posts
New articles go straight to your inbox.
🎬 Festival coverage from the ground
I cover festivals through on-the-ground diaries, reviews, interviews, and wrap-ups — including events such as Whistler Film Festival (WFF), Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), Victoria Film Festival (VFF), and SXSW as I continue expanding my festival coverage. My goal is to write in a way that makes you feel like you’re standing next to me in the queue for a screening.
🌍 A cross-cultural perspective
I write about global cinema while also introducing Czech films to international readers and international festival titles to Czech audiences.
🗣️ Community
Comment, discuss, recommend films, and discover new ones together.
What to expect
Reviews of festival films often before their wider release
Coverage of Asian, European, and independent world cinema
Festival diaries, interviews, and dispatches
Personal notes, monthly film round-ups, and cultural observations
Occasional long-form essays on topics that fascinate me
Just browsing?
No problem. You can explore the site freely.
And if you enjoy the space, subscribing only takes a moment.
About me
Radek Velicka
Film reviewer & festival coverage
Whistler, Canada
Follow updates on X: @framedispatch
