This presentation explores the creative work of director Ján Novák and creative producer Hana Lasicová, the team behind the new 16-episode series Miša in Košice, produced in collaboration with TV JOJ. IFF Art Film 2025 will exclusively premiere selected episodes from the series, which showcases a successful partnership between a commercial broadcaster, the Košice Self-Governing Region, and the Košice Region Film Office.

Ján Novák is a director and screenwriter with experience in both Czech and Slovak television production. In the past, he collaborated with Czech Television, TV Prima, TV Nova, and several independent production companies, primarily focusing on documentary work. Over time, he expanded into fiction, broadening his portfolio and establishing himself as a versatile television creator, often editing his own projects. Since 2018, he has been a steady member of the creative team at TV JOJ, where he directed several successful series, including Som mama, Bodka, Nový život, Bola raz jedna škola, Hranica, Nemocnica, and is currently filming the upcoming series Na dosah. He directed the presented series Miša v Košiciach and co-created the concept together with Hana Lasicová.

in collaboration with TV JOJ