Adéla Jindrová: Blending Northern Inspiration with Czech Creativity
When you look at a map of the Czech Republic, the small village of Bílý Potok in the Jizera Mountains might fade into the sea of forests and hills. But for Adéla Jindrová, a student at CME Content Academy, it’s where her own story began. Growing up in an unconventional environment shaped by hippie and punk values, she learned early on that authenticity and openness often outweigh rigid rules.
As an only child, Adéla was always searching for her place in the world – whether in her hometown, at university in Olomouc, or now, in the world of television production.
After finishing high school, Adéla set out to gain life experience abroad, working as an au pair in Sweden and picking strawberries in England. “I took a gap year to explore. Traveling taught me to understand different cultures, adapt to new situations, and overcome my fear of the unknown,” she shares. Her quick adaptability – even mastering Swedish – caught the attention of Tubi Neudstadt, the founder of CME Content Academy, who recognized her potential.
Upon returning to the Czech Republic, Adéla enrolled in Television and Radio Studies at the University of Olomouc, where she discovered her true passion. “It was at university that I realized I didn’t just want to watch TV series – I wanted to create them,” she says. When she learned that her favorite professor, Jakub Korda, had joined CME Content Academy, she decided to apply. Though she doubted her chances of being accepted into such a prestigious program, she prepared thoroughly. “I’ve always loved writing, and the interview felt natural. In the end, it worked out,” she adds with a smile.
Today, Adéla knows what excites her most about television production – the artistic side of storytelling. “I love crafting stories and exploring how they work. At the same time, it’s important to me that my work has meaning,” she explains. Themes like relationships, sexuality, and addiction are ones she hopes to incorporate naturally into her stories – without unnecessary sensationalism. She’s drawn to projects like SKAM or Normal People, which resonate with younger audiences through authenticity and depth. While crime dramas aren’t her primary focus, she’s open to the idea of working on one in the future. “If I had to pick a project from Voyo’s portfolio, it would be Markovič’s Method. It’s a smart, high-quality crime series with real depth,” she says.
Although she’s not yet sure whether her future lies in screenwriting, directing, or showrunning, Adéla is determined to figure it out. “At the academy, we learn from people who give us the space to grow. You don’t need years of experience – you just need the courage to start from scratch. The key is to stay curious and willing to learn.”
CME Content Academy, a project of TV Nova and TV Markiza, provides practical training alongside theoretical lectures at the Television Institute. The aim is to educate the next generation of TV professionals and enable them to work with these leading TV companies.
-Kristina Sverkunová