Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival

Competition sections The festival features six competition sections: • Opus Bonum – Best World Documentary Film In addition to the main award, jurors of Opus Bonum also recognize achievements in best cinematography, editing, sound design, and outstanding formats, including categories for best film essay, best debut, and best film from Central and Eastern Europe (Between the Seas Award). • Czech Joy – Best Czech Documentary Film • Fascinations – Best World Experimental Documentary Film • Fascinations: Exprmntl.cz – Best Czech Experimental Documentary Film • Short Joy – Best Short Documentary Film • Testimonies – This section focuses on documentaries addressing politics, nature, and knowledge, and includes films with historical and political themes or ecological and environmental topics. The festival annually nominates one film for pre-selection to the European Film Academy award for Best Documentary Film of the Year. Winners of the Short Joy award may also be eligible for pre-selection to the Documentary Short Subject category at the Academy Awards. ==Special sections==

The festival also includes special sections dedicated to thematic selections and various styles of documentary filmmaking, such as: • Spotlight – Features notable filmmakers or documentary movements. • Retrospective – Showcases significant films from previous years or influential directors. • Masterclasses – Educational sessions led by industry professionals. • Theatrical Showings – Public screenings of selected films outside of the competition. • New Visions Forum – A financing, co-production, and networking event with a focus on exploring critical societal, environmental, and historical issues. ==References==