About the festival

Welcome to the International Comedy Film Festival!

Laughter is the best medicine – and it takes centre stage at our festival! Join us for a unique celebration of short and feature-length comedy films from all over the world.

Jindřichův Hradec, Czech Republic
23 – 30 May 2026

What awaits you?

Opening ceremony – Saturday 23 May
We will be kicking off the festival with a bang! We’ll introduce our expert jury and officially raise the curtain for the screenings with the symbolic clapping of a clapperboard.

A week full of laughter
From Saturday to Friday night, we will be bringing you the very best comedies – short and feature-length films from home and abroad. The programme for the week also includes various seminars, workshops and other accompanying events.

Grand final – Saturday 30 May
The festival will conclude with a closing ceremony, where we present awards for the best films and say goodbye on a cheerful note.