TV Nova and FAMU are jointly launching the next academic year of the CME Content Academy, a unique one-year educational programme featuring intensive practical experience in television. Applications are open to graduates of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes in film production who see their future in the world of television. Applications are being accepted from 1 to 31 May 2026.
The one-year intensive programme is open to graduates of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes specialising in film and television production, directing, screenwriting, dramaturgy, production or editing. Graduates of theoretical studies, such as film studies or media communication, who can demonstrate practical experience and skills in the field are also welcome. All applicants must be proficient in Czech and have a minimum English level of B2. TV Nova covers 100% of the tuition fees. During their studies, students may be eligible for a merit-based scholarship.
“The CME Content Academy is a long-term investment for us in the next generation of talented creators who will bring fresh impetus to Czech television production and push its boundaries,” says Daniel Grunt, CEO of TV Nova.
The course will be led by leading experts from both the television industry and academia. Iva Jestřábová, supported by Michal Reitler, Tomáš Feřtka, Matěj Podzimek, Erika Hníková, Tomáš Baldýnský, Jan Prušinovský, the Hruška brothers, Matěj Chlupáček, Michal Samir and other experienced professionals, will guide students through the theory of television operations and work in the writers’ room. Producer Ondřej Beránek, supported by Ondřej Zima, Lenka Szántó and others, will present the production management of television project development.
“CME CA is an intensive one-year programme that literally immerses students in real-world television operations. I am delighted that FAMU can be part of a project that combines academic reflection with intensive practical experience at the highest level,” says David Čeněk, Dean of FAMU.“During their placements, our students work on specific projects with creators who also teach them. Thanks to this, they gain not only a deep understanding of the format and production processes, but also their first real professional experience and contacts that can significantly influence their future careers,” adds programme supervisor and FAMU lecturer Marta Švecová.
Tuwiah (Tubi) Neustadt, together with Kateřina Pavlik, Adéla Brož, Tereza Zemanová, Dominika Jašková, Eva Krutáková, Tomáš Fišer and others, will focus on the development of television formats in the reality and entertainment sectors. Casting and work with actors will be overseen by, for example, Barbora Kočanová and Maja Hamplová, whilst work with non-actors will be led by Jiří Charvát and others.
During their studies, students will prepare their own project, which they will consult with Michal Reitler and other experts from TV Nova and FAMU. TV Nova will select the best project for further development and production.
The admissions process consists of two rounds: applicants must submit an analysis of a current television series or a licensed R&D format, along with a proposal for an individual fiction/documentary project or an individual R&D project, a portfolio, a personal statement and a CV. In the second round, they will prepare a creative collage of photographs and undergo a personal interview. Applications and required work will be accepted from 1 May to 31 May 2026.
Further information is available here: cmecontentacademy.com
Source: TV Nova
