Miloš Forman - Academy of Drama and Film alumnus, renowned filmmaker, directed 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and 'Amadeus', both of which won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
Jiří Menzel - Graduated from ADF, acclaimed director and actor, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for 'Closely Watched Trains'.
Věra Chytilová - ADF graduate, pioneering female filmmaker, known for her avant-garde film 'Daisies'.
Jan Svěrák - Academy of Drama and Film alumnus, director of 'Kolya', which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.