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Film director and TV editor
Country of origin
Hungary

Gergely Hajnal (*1976) graduated in aesthetics, education, communication and media studies. He started his career by making short fiction films. Later he moved on to documentaries, many of which won a number of various awards. He worked 10 years for the Hungarian Province of the Society of Jesus, organizing media workshops, film clubs, international film festivals. He participated in establishing Szőts István Film Workshop where he produced and directed several films. He writes film reviews and chairs film "clubs. He just finished a documentary feature: "Rescuer". He currently works for the Hungarian public television as senior program manager of the film department.

Current issues

"Defiant" by director Visa Koiso-Kanttila wins the Prize of the Church Media Foundation in Finland at the International Chidren's and Youth Festival in Oulu 2025.
The FilmFestival Cottbus is one of the most significant international festivals dedicated to contemporary Eastern European cinema. Its three competitive sections feature films, youth films, and short films highlight exceptional talent, bold narratives, and innovative cinematic perspectives. Report by Ágoston Gőbel and Aida Schläpfer Al Hassani.

Events

16.02.2025
Haus der EKD, Charlottenstraße 53/54, 10117 Berlin
11.10.2023
Café of the Propsteikirche Leipzig, Nonnenmühlgasse 2

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