Film Professions Up Close: David Janošek and Martin Trecha, the Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre

Martin
Trecha

Martin is a puppeteer and musician who, since 2022, has been performing the iconic characters of Spejbl and Hurvínek. He first appeared in both roles in the production Spejbl, Hurvínek a já, continuing the tradition of this legendary duo. He studied at the Secondary School of Applied Arts in Uherské Hradiště, specializing in multimedia production, and also gained experience in web design at the company TIC Zlín. In addition to acting, he is deeply involved in music—he sings, plays the flute, and focuses on his own compositions and arrangements. He has received an award at the Loutkářská Chrudim, and in his work he combines acting, musical, and visual artistry.

David
Janošek

David Janošek is the artistic director of the Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre, where he has been working since July 2021. He studied at the Secondary School of Art and Design in Brno, the Higher Vocational School of Restoration, and later drama acting at the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts. After graduating, he became a member of the drama ensemble of the National Moravian-Silesian Theatre. In addition to acting, he has long been dedicated to scenography and collaborates with a number of theatres across the Czech Republic, including the National Theatre Brno, the Petr Bezruč Theatre, and the South Bohemian Theatre. He also works as a teacher and is involved in film and commercial productions. At the Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre, he first appeared as a puppeteer and later took over the leadership of the artistic ensemble.

How is a film created from the perspective of those who are not seen on screen, yet without whom no film could exist? This session will shed light on the behind-the-scenes world of filmmaking and reveal the work of professions that often remain hidden from audiences. The program offers a rare opportunity to look “beneath the surface” of film production and experience cinema from a completely different perspective—through the eyes of those who help bring it to life.