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Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival  

Jihlava, Czechia, October 23 to November 1, 2026

Deadline for films completed in 2025

February 28, 2026

Deadline for films completed in 2026 and premiered before April 30

April 30, 2026

Deadline for rough cuts and films that have not yet had a world premiere

June 30, 2026

CALL FOR ENTRIES 


ABOUT 

  • Entry fees: Yes 
  • Competition: Yes 
  • Premiere requirement: World, International or European 
  • Special sections: No
  • First and second feature competition: Yes 
  • Oscar’s qualifying:  Yes (Short Documentary) 
  • Registration form: Please submit films through the Festival Website 

FESTIVAL IN NUMBERS 

  • Total number of films: 277 
  • Audience size: 40 000 
  • Parallel Industry opportunities /programming: Ji.hlava New Visions Forum & Co-production Market   
  • Industry attendance: 1000 
  • Media Presence attendance size: 150 

TELEFILM SUPPORT 


International Promotion  
Telefilm Canada, Montreal  
dl-festivals@telefilm.ca 
1 800 567-0890