29th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival 

CALL FOR ENTRIES   

(Documentaries) 

The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival  is currently accepting applications for its 2025 edition.  

DETAILS  

• Competitive: Yes  
• Entry fees: Yes 
• Please note that all films must be submitted directly to the festival.  

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA  

• Please consult the festival’s website for the eligibility criteria.   

ABOUT  

The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival is the largest festival of auteur documentary cinema in Central and Eastern Europe. Each autumn, the Ji.hlava IDFF brings thousands of viewers, directors, producers, film critics, journalists, and friends of documentary cinema to spend several days “thinking through film”. 

The winner of the Best World Documentary Film award is eligible for the pre-selection in the Documentary Feature Subject category of the Academy Awards®. 

The Opus Bonum competition offers a cash prize of $10,000 USD for the winning film. 

Telefilm Canada recognizes selection of a feature film to this festival and provides assistance through the International Promotion Program.  

Promotion and Communications  
Telefilm Canada, Montréal  
dl-festivals@telefilm.ca  
1 800 567-0890