Ostrava prepared the nominations for the title of European Capital of Culture many festivals. In July, the largest grown in As part of its candidacy for the title of European Capital of Culture, Ostrava prepared a range of festivals. In July, the biggest Czech literary festival, the Month of Author's Readings, was held in Ostrava; in September, the Ostrava Camera Eye international film festival took place. In the nearly four-month cultural survey Ostrava in Prague, presented itself in the Czech capital city. It prepared a joint programme in collaboration with the Colours of Ostrava festival.