I’m a theatre and TV professional with over 20 years of experience in script editing, creative production, and stage direction. I’ve led artistic teams, developed original projects, and delivered high-quality productions for major Czech theatres and broadcasters. I’m skilled in script writing, text and story editing, and cross-media production across theatre, film, and television. I’ve steered long-running TV series, comedies, and crime shows, and I enjoy collaborating with writers, designers, and producers to bring bold ideas to life.

Ondřej Elbel

I’m a theatre and TV professional with over 20 years of experience in script editing, creative production, and stage direction. I’ve led artistic teams, developed original projects, and delivered high-quality productions for major Czech theatres and broadcasters. I’m skilled in script writing, text and story editing, and cross-media production across theatre, film, and television. I’ve steered long-running TV series, comedies, and crime shows, and I enjoy collaborating with writers, designers, and producers to bring bold ideas to life.

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I’m a theatre and TV professional with over 20 years of experience in script editing, creative production, and stage direction. I’ve led artistic teams, developed original projects, and delivered high-quality productions for major Czech theatres and broadcasters.

I’m skilled in script writing, text and story editing, and cross-media production across theatre, film, and television. I’ve steered long-running TV series, comedies, and crime shows, and I enjoy collaborating with writers, designers, and producers to bring bold ideas to life.

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Experience Level

Language

Czech
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Story / Script Editor and Creative Producer at TV Nova, Voyo / One Play
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Developed and produced multiple successful TV projects including long-running series, comedies and crime shows for linear TV and SVOD; led creative teams and editorial direction; contributed to series such as Jedna rodina, Ulice, Gumy, Specialisté, Ordinace v růžové zahradě 2, Profesor T., Anatomie života, Chlap, and other major Czech titles.
Editor-in-Chief at KAM Brno
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Led city magazine, oversaw editorial operations, content strategy, and production.
Stage Director, Dramaturg, Artistic Director at Šumperk Theatre
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Directed theatre productions, dramaturgy, and led artistic programming; developed original projects; mentored artistic teams.
Stage Director, Dramaturg at HaDivadlo Brno
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Stage directing and dramaturgy for theatre productions.

Education

Master’s Degree in Stage Directing at Theatre Faculty of JAMU, Brno (Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts)
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2006
Secondary Education at Business Academy, Opava
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Stage Directing
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2006
Secondary Education
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services