Ji.hlava Academy is an educational, networking and creative platform open to emerging filmmakers, film students and aspiring film professionals in non-fiction contemporary cinema. It takes place during the Ji.hlava IDFF.

Over the course of four days, Ji.hlava Academy will offer a creative lab for those dedicated to making, reflecting upon and sharing contemporary films. The program is designed for aspiring filmmakers and future film professionals who want to push the boundaries of visual style and authorial approach, broaden their understanding of non-fiction filmmaking and become part of the creative industry.

"Fairly, it was one of the most interesting and engaging workshops I have attended recently. I learned so much from Khavn and the rest of the participants. The workshop gave me the possibility to learn about an absolutely new genre for me. The haiku I made during the workshop are part of my current film project. Moreover, I plan to share this knowledge with students as a co-lecture of a documentary course next year."

Lala Alieva, Azerbaijan
Participant of Ji.hlava Academy 2020

Ji.hlava Academy is part of the Visegrad Accelerator supported by the International Visegrad Fund.