Viktor Dudás

He began his professional career in 1997 as founder editor-columnist of the Hungarian edition of the MAX magazine which he became the Editor-in-Chief of in 1999. He started working at VOX mozimagazin in 2001 as managing editor. Between 2003-December 2011 he was the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine which became leader on the market during his guidance. In the meantime, he contributed to the foundation of the first independent Hungarian film award, named VOX-Car. It was the first Hungarian movie award ceremony broadcast on TV. Besides his work as an Editor-in-Chief and brand-manager, in 2004 he started working on getting Hungarian films on the international market. He continued this activity in 2012 under the auspices of the Hungarian National Film Fund. Thanks to his work, after a gap of more than 20 years, elements of the Hungarian State movie heritage became again subject to trade on the international movie market. From 2013 to the end of 2017 he worked as chief consultant at the MTVA (Hungarian Media Services and Support Trust Fund). Thanks to his broad international network, he is currently working on getting Hungarian TV content on the international market. He is the Sales & Acquisition manager of the L.A.-based Cinenso Ltd. and the International Network Director of a company that manages world music performers in several European cities. His opinion is regularly requested through different media on films and questions related to films. He is the permanent commentator of the Hungarian broadcast of the Academy Awards ceremonies. In addition to the above he also acting an active role in the music scene as well. He plays on drums since childhood and worked with several successful artists and bands. At present he is most often seen on stage with the Budapest FUNK Nu-Jazz Orchestra. Previously, he worked for Sony Music Entertainment Ltd. as a promotional manager for a short time, then in 2001 he co-founded his independent record label Twelvetones Records with his long time music partner. Each of the artists they discover and represent boasts a gold record. Using his musical dedication and cinematic experience in 2019 he directed a documentary entitled Budapest Jammin', which guide viewers into the Hungarian capital's sparkling and colorful jam sessions scene. The Budapest Jammin' is his 5th documentary as a director. 2019 September