Submissions Open: Competition Section Slovakia and Czechia for Human Rights 2026

An international competition of Slovak and Czech feature-length documentaries, where a three-member international jury selects the winner. This section presents films that reflect pressing social issues in our region while offering a comparison of two closely connected yet distinct cinematographies – Slovak and Czech. 

Each year, the competition highlights the most outstanding works from both countries, fostering discussions about their quality, intersections, and differences. It focuses primarily on socially critical and human rights themes. 

Submission & Deadlines 

• Submission deadline: June 30, 2026 
• Selection results will be announced by: August 31, 2026
• 26th One World IDFF Slovakia: October 20–25, 2025 

Submission Criteria 

• Feature length: 50 minutes and more
• Production date: After January 1, 2025 
• Countries of production: Slovakia or the Czech Republic must be the majority co-producer
• We prefer a Slovak premiere
• Technical requirements: Available in DCP 2D format 
• Language requirements: English subtitles in .SRT format required 
• Additional accessibility features (audio descriptions & descriptive subtitles) are a plus 

Fees 

Regular submission fee: 30 EUR (excl. VAT)