Ji.hlava New Visions is a financing, co-production and networking event dedicated to supporting documentary production in its diversity and creativity.

The presentation of selected projects from the region of East & Southeast Asia will take place on October 29–30 during the 29th Ji.hlava IDFF, and will be made accessible to industry professionals and decision makers accredited at the festival. The projects are presented by the director-producer pair along with a preview of the upcoming film.

Awards

Cannes Docs - Marché du Film Award at Ji.hlava New Visions Forum 2025

Two complimentary Marché du Film badges & selection as a Cannes Docs 2026 'Spotlighted Project'
Eligible for European, Asian and U.S. projects

DAE Award at Ji.hlava New Visions Forum 2025

Free memberships for two members of the project team for one year and a tailor-made consultancy session with DAE senior consultants.
Eligible for European, Asian and U.S. projects

Sheffield DocFest Networking Award at Ji.hlava New Visions Forum 2025

Two Industry Passes for Sheffield DocFest 2026
Eligible for European, Asian and U.S. projects

Docs by the Sea Award at Ji.hlava New Visions Forum 2025

The winning project will be invited to participate in Docs by the Sea 2026, with accommodation provided for the whole event.
Eligible for Asian projects

Jacob Burns Film Center Award at Ji.hlava New Visions Forum 2025

The Jacob Burns Film Center (Pleasantville, NY) will provide a creative residency for the winning project. Residencies span 2–4 weeks and can be utilized at various stages of the creative process. Artists in Residence receive housing in a private three-bedroom house on the JBFC campus; a private editing suite with tailored tech support from JBFC staff; a weekly stipend of $500 for up to two team members; access to specialized production spaces at the Media Arts Lab (including a 50-seat screening room, sound stage, recording studio, editing suites, and stop-motion animation lab); travel coverage and logistics support from program staff; access to programs at the 5-screen Jacob Burns Film Center cinema; and an open invitation to present finished or in-process work in collaboration with JBFC curators.
Eligible for European, Asian and U.S. projects