The eleventh DHFA Campus once again gathers young film authors, students, aspiring filmmakers, and all fans of audiovisual creativity during several days of learning, creating, and socialising in a unique festival setting, in the enchanting town of Fužine.

We invite current and future film school students, young professionals, film critics, and anyone interested in filmmaking to apply for the DHFA Campus program – a place where young filmmakers from Croatia, the region, and the world can meet and connect.

The Motovun Campus is a unique educational platform that fosters the exchange of ideas and development of future film projects through lectures, workshops, discussions, and networking events, bringing together a new generation of filmmakers, students, and film enthusiasts. During lectures, talks with film professionals, screenings, and hands-on work, the participants have the opportunity to gain new knowledge, share experiences, and meet colleagues with a variety of interests and filmmaking backgrounds.

The focus of this year’s program is a hands-on music video production workshop, echoing the festival’s music program and practice of dancing in the forest. Over the course of several days, the participants will navigate the entire process of making a music video – from concept development and pre-production, to on-set shooting and final post-production. Through collaborative teamwork, they will explore various creative and production aspects of audiovisual storytelling, gaining invaluable experience in an environment that encourages experimentation, creativity, and cooperation. Alongside the workshop, the lectures and talks will delve into essential topics for emerging filmmakers, such as the relationship between music and film, the intersection of authorship and artificial intelligence in creative industries, and environmental sustainability in the film industry.

As always, a core component of the program features presentations of Croatian and international film schools, accompanied by screenings of student films. If you are considering enrolling in a film school or participating in a student exchange program, this is an opportunity to learn firsthand from the students themselves about the curricula and admission requirements of each of the schools, as well as their personal experiences.

The program also features the traditional Debate Club, where participants engage with film critics and theorists to discuss films from the festival lineup, alongside numerous other events that make the Campus a singular meeting point for emerging filmmakers.

WHO CAN APPLY

• Students of film schools in Croatia and worldwide
• Students of degree program that include film and audiovisual modules
• Young professionals (and aspiring filmmakers)
• Young film theorists and critics
• Anyone with an interest in film, music, and audiovisual creativity

HOW TO APPLY

Send the following to studenti@cinehill.eu:

• Your CV
• A brief personal statement explaining why you wish to take part in the workshop (up to 300 characters including spaces)

If you wish to present your film school and screen student films, please apply by 28 June 2026.

If you wish to take part in the workshop without presenting a school, please apply by 5 July 2026.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• A hands-on music video creation workshop
• Daily lectures and Q&A sessions with film industry professionals
• Film school presentations and student film screenings
• Debate Club dedicated to films from the festival program
• A complimentary festival accreditation granting access to all programs and screenings
• Networking opportunities with peers, future collaborators, and film industry mentors

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Accommodation in the festival campsite is free of charge for all program participants.

For those preferring private accommodation, the festival guest office will provide information on available local options.

Please note: if you wish to screen your own films or films produced at your school, your application should include the titles of these films, and be submitted by 28 June.

For any inquiries, feel free to contact us via email at: studenti@cinehill.eu.

Join us at the 11th DHFA Campus, discover the creative process behind audiovisual works that bridge cinema and music, and become part of an international community of emerging filmmakers that has been learning, creating, and growing together for over a decade.