Eva Križková
Bratislava
Summary
Passionate about connecting documentary films with inclusion and community work, Eva Križková, Director of the One World festival, showcases her talent in her directorial debut Birdhill (2024). Through this film, she skillfully portrays the intricate relationship between humans and nature, drawing from her own family's personal story. Eva's ultimate goal is to utilize the power of documentary films to drive real social change and create a platform that embraces diverse voices and perspectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Festival Director
International Documentary Film Festival One World
01.2019 - Current
- Leading and organizing the festival that connects documentary films with community activities.
Co-founder
Filmtopia Distribution Company
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Focused on the distribution of documentary films for discerning audiences.
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
KINEČKO Magazine
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Launched and directed a bi-monthly film magazine that reflects on cinematography and fosters open discussion.
Documentation Department Worker
Slovak Film Institute
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Worked on film archiving and management of accompanying materials.
Education
PhD - Theatre and Film Science
Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV)
01.2016
Master of Arts - Film Studies
Academy of Performing Arts
Bratislava06-2006
Skills
- Project management proficiency
- Community outreach
- Scriptwriting for radio productions
- Visual storytelling expertise
Language Skills
English
Advanced (C1)
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
References
Available upon request.
Creative Experience
- Writer and director of radio plays at RTVS (e.g. Macunaíma, Jozefínum, Zelený klobúčik, The Girl Who Lost Her Heart in Katy's Bar, etc.)
- Screenwriter for two episodes of the TV documentary series Slovak Cinema: Sex and Erotics in Slovak Cinema, Sound and Music in Slovak Cinema
- Author of short documentary films, including Vtáčnik or a Letter to the Developer and Fight
- Author and director of feature length documentary film Birdhill
International Study Experience
- 2005: One semester at the Department of Multimedia and New Technologies, University of Aveiro, Portugal
- 2013: SOFA – International School of Film Agents in Wroclaw (Lecturer: Gudrun Sommer)
- 2018: Fest Film Lab – Two-week directing workshop with Hungarian director Béla Tarr in Lisbon
Hobbies
dog lover
gardener
passionate reader
runner
Timeline
Festival Director
International Documentary Film Festival One World
01.2019 - Current
Co-founder
Filmtopia Distribution Company
01.2014 - 01.2019
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
KINEČKO Magazine
01.2012 - 01.2019
Documentation Department Worker
Slovak Film Institute
01.2009 - 01.2011
PhD - Theatre and Film Science
Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV)
Master of Arts - Film Studies
Academy of Performing Arts
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