Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival (), also known as MFDF Ji.hlava or Ji.hlava IDFF, is a documentary film festival that takes place annually in the Czech city of Jihlava, typically in late October. The festival was established in 1997 by a group of high school students, led by Marek Hovorka, who has directed the festival since its inception. Since 2001, it has been organized by the Jihlava Association of Amateur Filmmakers, which rebranded as DOC.DREAMâÂÂthe Association for the Support of Documentary CinemaâÂÂin 2015. Ji.hlava IDFF is a founding member of Doc Alliance, a coalition of seven European documentary film festivals.
During the 2022 event, over 86,000 visitors viewed films, with more than 36,000 attending screenings in cinemas and nearly 50,000 viewing films online. The festival featured 376 films in 2022, and over 1,000 film professionals participated in the Ji.hlava Industry Programme, which includes initiatives such as Emerging Producers.
The most recent edition of the event took place from 24 October to 2 November 2025.
The festival features six competition sections:
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).
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.
The festival also includes special sections dedicated to thematic selections and various styles of documentary filmmaking, such as: