Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The film is conceived as a Czech short focusing on the turbulent adolescence of Ladislav Stroupežnický, directed by Ondřej Hudečka.

Film Concept & Subject — Director Ondřej Hudečka develops a short film focusing on the wild adolescence of Ladislav Stroupežnický. Location: Czech Republic

The completed short film premieres at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in July 2015, marking its first public screening.

Karlovy Vary Premiere — The film receives its world premiere in July 2015 at the Karlovy Vary festival. Location: Karlovy Vary Film Festival

Selected under the title Peacock for Sundance, the film wins Best Director and becomes the first Czech short in the festival's competition.

Sundance Selection & Award — Selected from over 8,000 shorts under the title Peacock, it wins Best Director in January 2016. Location: Sundance Film Festival
Historic Festival Milestone — Becomes the first Czech short film ever to enter the official competition section. Location: Sundance Competition

The film secures the Magnesia award for Best Student Film and earns a Student Oscar nomination, followed by plans for a feature-length adaptation.

Magnesia Award Win — Wins the Magnesia award for Best Student Film in March 2016. Location: Czech Lion Awards
Feature Expansion Plan — The director announces plans to adapt the short into a full-length feature film. Location: Production Studio

Story Breakdown

Creative Development — Initial conception and thematic focus on adolescent struggles.
- Director Vision — Ondřej Hudečka outlines the narrative scope.
- Subject Matter — Focus on Ladislav Stroupežnický's youth.
Domestic Premiere — First public screening at a major Czech festival.
- Karlovy Vary Debut — World premiere in July 2015.
- Local Reception — Initial audience and critic feedback.
Sundance Breakthrough — International selection and critical acclaim at Sundance.
- Title Adaptation — Released internationally as Peacock.
- Best Director Win — Award recognition in January 2016.
Historic Milestone — Breaking barriers for Czech cinema on global stages.
- Competition Entry — First Czech short in Sundance competition.
- Cultural Impact — Elevates visibility of Czech student filmmaking.
Award Season — Domestic and international award nominations and wins.
- Magnesia Award — Wins Best Student Film in March 2016.
- Oscar Nomination — Shortlisted for Student Oscar in August 2016.
Future Expansion — Plans to scale the project into a feature film.
- Feature Adaptation — Director announces full-length version plans.
- Franchise Potential — Long-term development strategy for the story.