Jeno Hodi, the visionary founder and managing director of the esteemed Budapest Film Academy, is a multifaceted American-Hungarian director, writer, and producer whose impressive body of work has garnered a multitude of prestigious awards and accolades.
With an educational background that is truly exceptional, Hodi holds a Master's degree in film from Columbia University in New York, where he had the privilege of being mentored by some of the most renowned filmmakers of his time.
Jeno's academic tenure at Columbia University was marked by a groundbreaking achievement, as he successfully navigated the complexities of being the initial student to author, helm, and oversee the production of a 35mm feature-length film while concurrently pursuing a graduate degree in the esteemed film program.
Jeno, a multifaceted filmmaker, has been fortunate enough to receive mentorship from a select few of the world's most renowned acting coaches, with Milton Katselas and Stella Adler being two of the most notable individuals to have guided him throughout his journey.
In addition to this exceptional tutelage, Jeno has also had the privilege of being a part of the writers/directors unit of the esteemed Actor's Studio, where he has had the opportunity to further refine and develop his craft.
Jeno's extensive experience in the film industry, which spanned over a decade, was primarily centered in Los Angeles, where he showcased his multifaceted talents as a writer, director, and producer of numerous feature and short films.
Upon his return to his native Hungary, Jeno's astute observation of the film industry's shortcomings led him to recognize the pressing need for a film school that would focus on providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the business aspects of filmmaking, in addition to offering comprehensive training in the craft.
It was with this vision in mind that Jeno joined forces with Eötvös Loránd University to establish the Budapest Film Academy, which has since evolved into a renowned study abroad provider for Loyola Marymount University.
Jeno's impressive body of work comprises an astonishing forty short films, a significant portion of which have garnered international recognition and accolades. His remarkable creative output has also been characterized by the writing and direction of three distinct short films, each of which has earned over one hundred prestigious film awards. These notable films have been meticulously curated and compiled into a thought-provoking anthology, entitled "Skating on the Razor's Edge", which offers a poignant exploration of existential themes.
Jeno is actively engaged in the developmental and preproduction stages of his upcoming film, 'Beneath a Silent Sky', a cinematic masterpiece that is poised to transport viewers to the midst of the harrowing and devastating Russian-Ukrainian conflict. This gripping narrative, which weaves together the poignant threads of personal transformation and indomitable human spirit, is being meticulously crafted against the backdrop of war's unforgiving and brutal reality.
