Student Jury

Each year, we select a group of secondary school students who are actively involved in the One World in Schools programme. During the festival, they select the best film from the One World for Students category. The winning film is announced during the gala closing event and receives the Student Jury Award. 

Ludmila Kozlová

Ludmila Kozlová

Ludmila (17 years old) is currently enrolled at the bilingual Czech-English Grammar School in České Budějovice. In Prachatice, her hometown, she took the initiative to establish an independent Eco-team with her peers, where they addressed local environmental issues together with younger classmates.

Ludmila has demonstrated unwavering commitment to environmental advocacy, with a particular focus on sustainability education, which she actively promotes through the creation of educational materials. Her efforts have garnered significant recognition, including reaching the finals of the Gratias Tibi Award last year, which celebrates the contributions of young individuals engaged in community initiatives. Furthermore, she was honoured with the Josef Vavroušek Award in the Eco-Activist of the Year category, solidifying her impact in the field of environmental activism.

Jan Křivan

Jan Křivan

Jan (18) is currently in his final year at Václav Hlavatý Grammar School in Louny, eagerly anticipating his graduation this year. He is an active participant in school life; notably, he co-founded and coordinated the Connect Fest film festival with his classmates last year before Christmas, focusing on themes such as social media, cybersecurity, and the utilisation of artificial intelligence.

Post-graduation, Jan aspires to pursue studies at the Faculty of Architecture at the Czech Technical University in Prague. Outside of academics, he finds enjoyment in listening to music, engaging in sports, and eagerly anticipates the opportunity to expand his horizons by meeting new people in Prague.

Karolína Kubíčková

Karolína Kubíčková

Karolína (18) hails from Central Moravia and is currently in her fourth year at Boskovice Grammar School.

In 2023, she participated in the project “Stories of Injustice – From the Place Where We Live,” where she and her team delved into the narrative of a persecuted nun under the communist regime and connected it with the story of a Russian priest who actively supports Ukrainian war refugees.

Beyond her academic pursuits, Karolína finds solace in literature, immersing herself in museums and theatres. Her passion for history, particularly medieval and regional narratives, is evident, complemented by her keen interest in social sciences, notably philosophy and political science.

Other Juries

International Competition Jury Awards

The jury for the International Competition award two prizes in this category: the International Competition Jury Award for Best Director and the International Competition Jury Award for Best Film. The jury comprises film experts from both the Czech Republic and abroad. 

Václav Havel Jury

In the Right to Know category, the film that makes an exceptional contribution to the protection of human rights is selected to receive the Václav Havel Jury Award for the Best Film. The jury is composed of prominent human rights defenders and international representatives of the non-governmental sector or institutions.  

Czech Competition Jury

The jury selects the best Czech or co-production documentary from the previous or current year to receive the Czech Competition Jury Award for Best Film.  

Competition of Immersive Films Jury

This jury awards the Immersive Film Competition Prize to the virtual reality project that demonstrates the most significant societal impact within its category. Evaluation criteria include the use of contemporary immersive technology and tailored narratives aimed at raising awareness of human rights issues. The jury is made up of artists, theorists, journalists, and experts in the fields of immersive and gaming art, as well as virtual reality.

Regional Jury

The regional jury comprises two representatives nominated by our regional partners. The nominees are chosen from One World’s fans and supporters in the relevant town. The jury is then supplemented by the holder of the Golden Projectionist title, which is awarded by our platform Promítej i ty!. The winning film will be included in the selection of documentaries included in the Get Your Audience! programme in 2023. 

Student Jury

Each year, we select a group of secondary school students who are actively involved in the One World in Schools programme. During the festival, they select the best film from the One World for Students category. The winning film is announced during the gala closing event and receives the Student Jury Award. 

Audience Award for the Best Film

Viewers can vote for their favourite documentary. The top-rated film will receive the Audience Award. Voting takes place directly in the cinemas with the use of tablets. You can rate the film by marking one to five stars, where five is the highest rating and one the lowest. 

Abakus Foundation Audience Award for Exceptional Discussion

Audience members select the post-screening discussion that has been the most rewarding for them, and which best supplemented the screened film. The voting takes place next to the cinema auditorium exit with the help of a tablet or QR code.

The award was supported by the Abakus Foundation.

Children Jury

The award will be given for the first time ever in the One World for Children category for a short film that is part of the morning school screenings. It will be selected by the pupils themselves who are involved in the year-round One World activities in schools.