In recognition of his remarkable acting career and exceptional contributions to the art of cinema, Ray Winstone will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the film industry and his remarkable acting career, Stellan Skarsgård will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
Over the past decade, the Sarajevo Film Festival has actively developed programmes and strategic partnerships aimed at addressing gender imbalance and amplifying women’s voices in the film industry.
The Jury of the Competition Programme – Feature Film at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival will include director and writer Sergei Loznitsa (President), actor Dragan Mićanović, director, writer and actor Emanuel Pârvu, director and writer Ena Sendijarević, and festival director Tricia Tuttle.
The Sarajevo Film Festival is proud to announce this year’s Spotlight on Sweden, presented in partnership with the Swedish Film Institute, Swedish Institute, Embassy of Sweden in Sarajevo, Göteborg Film Festival, and Film i Väst.
The second edition of CineLink Books showcases seven remarkable titles from the region, carefully selected for their high potential for film and TV adaptation.
All projects benefitted from tailored mentorship and in-depth feedback throughout the workshop and are now set to continue their development at the CineLink Industry Days during the Sarajevo Film Festival in August
"This is a film about the oldest generation who have chosen to act according to their conscience in today’s world," said director Dino Mustafić about the film Pavilion, which will have its world premiere on August 15 as the opening of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
"It was actually precisely at the Sarajevo Film Festival where I experienced my first film premiere, and now, ten years later in Sarajevo, I feel like I’m closing one of the most beautiful chapters of my life – in the most beautiful way possible," said Kordić
The five selected projects were officially announced at Slano Film Days 2025, in the presence of a professional audience of filmmakers, producers, and festival representatives.
Festival days are a unique opportunity for establishing and strengthening contacts and unforgettable socializing with numerous film professionals and audiences.
The acclaimed Italian author Paolo Sorrentino is this year's recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award and a retrospective of his films will be shown as part of the "Tribute to" programme.
The Sarajevo Film Festival is proud to announce the participants of the fourth edition of the CineLink Producers’ Lab, a talent development programme tailored for emerging producers and junior producers from Southeast Europe and the Southern Caucasus.
The Sarajevo Film Festival announces the selection of 63 emerging film professionals from Southeast Europe and the Southern Caucasus for the 19th edition of Talents Sarajevo, held under the theme FILMING AS CARING.
New awards recognizing the most significant regional film and television achievements in the territory of the former Yugoslavia were presented at the 78th Cannes Film Festival - the Adriatic Film and TV Awards.
In the coming months, additional fiction feature projects in the development and financing stages will be announced for the presentation at Sarajevo Film Festival as part of the CineLink Co-Production Market.
"Exploring Synergies: Managing Intellectual Property Across Creative Industries" forum was supported by UNESCO and endorsed through the "Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans" (CC4WBs) programme funded by the European Union
The CineLink Producers’ Lab will be held from 16th until 21st of August, 2025. Emerging producers from Southeast Europe and Southern Caucasus are invited to apply by April 25th, 2025.
This recognizes the excellence of award winners at the Sarajevo Film Festival and, if they meet the other Academy rules, they qualify for Oscar® consideration.
Created by the Sarajevo Film Festival and Balkan Documentary Center, the programme is organized in three working modules: Sofia (March 2025), Cluj (June 2025) and Sarajevo (August 2025)
The Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award offers a unique opportunity for Southeast European producers to gain recognition and access to crucial market exposure while aligning with European standards of excellence in drama series production
We are seeking TV series projects in the development and financing stages. While projects may be in the early stages, applicants must have a creator, producer and writer attached at the time of submission.
The author of the concept and director of Slano Film Days, Miro Purivatra, and his associates managed to establish Slano as a new meeting center for filmmakers and film lovers.
A one-year professional development programme for series creators from the former Yugoslavia, culminating in a project pitch at CineLink Drama during CineLink Industry Days
Unlock the full potential of your documentary project by applying for the 2025 edition, running from March to August. Application deadline: January 13, 2025
The Vice President of the Government of Slovenia and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, visited the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival today in a private capacity.
As part of the Grand Coffee with... programme at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, on August 22, an interview was held with the crew of the film "Mother Mara".
The 22nd CineLink Industry Days took place at 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, where projects in different formats and stages of development from Southeast Europe and the MENA region were presented. In its 22nd edition, CineLink awarded prizes totaling €130,000 and €73,500 in kinds.
The world premiere of the film DWELLING AMONG THE GODS by Vuk Ršumović was held at the National Theater in Sarajevo. The film will be screened as part of the Competition Programme – Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
the presentation of awards to the authors of the best reels at the "Films for Future" competition was held on August 22, at the Festival square, as part of the programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
The Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival continued at the National Theater Sarajevo, with the regional premiere of the film THREE KILOMETERS TO THE END OF THE WORLD by Emanuel Pârvu. The film has its world premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival, in the Main Competition programme.
As part of the Avant Premiere Series programme, which focuses on the promotion of series from the former Yugoslavia, during the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival on Tuesday, August 20, the first episode of the third season of the series Tender was shown.
American actor and director John Turturro, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the film industry and his remarkable talent as an actor, director, and screenwriter, was presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema.
A landmark document marking Bosnia and Herzegovina’s accession to the Council of Europe’s pilot program for the co-production of European drama series, implemented by Eurimages, was signed today, August 21, during the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
The world premiere of the film MOTHER MARA by Mirjana Karanevoić, will be held tonight, at 9 p.m., at the National Theater in Sarajevo. The film MOTHER MARA will have a gala screening at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival as part of the Competition ProgramME - Feature Film, out of competition.
The Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival continued with the regional premiere of the film THE EDITORIAL OFFICE by Roman Bondarchuk at the National Theater Sarajevo. The film had its world premiere at this year's 74th Berlinale.
What themes did the filmmakers in the Dealing With the Past programme explore, whilst inviting the audience once again to delve into the depths of human experience through history, programmer Maša Marković reveals.
On Tuesday, August 20, the team of the series SMASHING IT was a guest in the Avant Premiere Series press corner. Actor Alen Muratović and actress Nadine Mičić spoke about the series, as well as series creators Elma Tataragić and Enes Zlatar.
Actress Meg Ryan, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the art of film, was presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema.
On Tuesday, August 20, the guests of Grand Coffee with…of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival were the cast members of the film GYM by the Bosnian-Herzegovinian director Srđan Vuletić. Director Srđan Vuletić, actors Dino Sarija, Edin Avdagić, Dina Mušanović and screenwriter Mirela Trepanić Grbešić spoke about the film.
The programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival includes six special screenings: at the end of the programme, four more special screenings will be shown.
The Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival continued with the regional premiere of the film THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE by Mo Harwe in the National Theater Sarajevo.
Actress Meg Ryan, winner of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, held a Masterclass at the Festival Center (Bosnian Cultural Center) on Tuesday, August 20, moderated by BiH director, Oscar® winner Danis Tanović.
On Monday, August 19, in the Grand Coffee With…Programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, Paul Schrader, an American director and screenwriter, was a guest at the Festival square.
The 16th Human Rights Day within the programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival focused on raising awareness about environmental protection and the consequences of climate change.
The Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival continued with the regional premiere of the film HOLY ELECTRICITY by Georgian director Tato Kotetishvili. The film had its world premiere at this year's Locarno Film Festival.
A special screening of the film ÁRNI by director Dorka Vermes as part of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will be shown on Thursday, August 22, at 4:30 pm in Cineplexx 4, and on Friday, August 23, at 11 pm in the Meeting Point Cinema.
The Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival continued with the regional premiere of the film ARCADIA by Yorgos Zois, tonight at 7:00 p.m., at the Sarajevo National Theater. The film ARCADIA had its world premiere at this year's 74th Berlinale.
The American director and screenwriter Paul Scrader will be a guest of the Grand coffee with... programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival today at 15:00 on Festival Square.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to film art, the American director and screenwriter Paul Schrader was presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the Sarajevo National Theater.
Alexander Payne, director, screenwriter and producer, was awarded with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of film.
The drama series I Know Your Soul and the comedy Smashing It have been recognized as the best TV series, winning the Hearts of Sarajevo at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
At the Docu Press Corner, held at the Festival Square on August 18, media representatives were presented with the films "Biang Biang Express", "Your life without me" and "Cent' anni".
The Competitiom Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival continued at the National Theater Sarajevo, with the regional premiere of the film HOLY WEEK by Andrei Cohn. The film had its world premiere at this year's 74th Berlinale.
American director and screenwriter Alexander Payne, this year’s recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo, conducted a masterclass at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
Philippe Bober, the visionary founder of Coproduction Office and a producer of some of the most groundbreaking films in contemporary cinema, will be awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
Cord Jefferson, award-winning American screenwriter and director, Oscar® and Emmy winner, on Saturday, August 17, held a masterclass at the Bosnian Cultural Center as part of the programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival. Masterclass was moderated by writer Ennis Ćehić.
As part of the Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, the european premiere of the film FAMILY THERAPY by Sonja Prosenc was screened at the National Theater in Sarajevo. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
In recognition of his outstanding support of the Sarajevo Film Festival and local film production, Christof Papousek, co-owner of Constantin Film-Holding and CFO and Managing Partner of Cineplexx International, will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
The 30th Sarajevo Film Festival was opened at the Sarajevo National Theater with a solemn ceremony, after which the world premiere of the new film by the Bosnian director Danis Tanović "My Late Summer" was held.
On the eve of the official opening of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, a special screening of the film Kuduz was held on Thursday at the Coca-Cola Open-Air Cinema in collaboration with the Sarajevo Film Center and the Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The screening, In Memoriam to Abdulah Sidran (1944-2024), was offered to the public free of charge.
In order to raise climate change awareness, the Sarajevo Film Festival is introducing a new award this year: the Special Environmental Awareness Award, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program in BiH.
In order to raise climate change awareness, Sarajevo Film Festival is introducing a new award this year: Special Environmental Awareness Award, sponsored by the United Nations Development Program in BiH.
This year's CineLink Talks will present 28 panel discussions and presentations, featuring over fifty esteemed speakers. From August 17th to 22nd, the new industry venue, CineLink Industry Days Conference Center at Hotel Swissotel Sarajevo, will host attendees as they engage with leading experts, decision-makers, and creators to tackle the most pressing issues in the audiovisual industry.
Ticket sales for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office (Bosnian Cultural Center, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) started today at 10 am for all films in the programmes of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival are on sale.
Ticket sales for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office (Bosanski kulturni centar, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) will begin tomorrow, August 12th at 10 AM.
The Sarajevo Film Festival's Avant Premiere Series programme focuses on top-quality drama series from the region, which will only hit television screens in the upcoming fall/winter season.
Ticket sales for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office (Bosanski kulturni centar, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) will begin on Monday, August 12th at 10 AM.
This year’s edition of CineLink Talks will feature 28 panel discussions and presentations with over fifty distinguished speakers. From August 17th to 22nd, at the new industry venue, CineLink Industry Days Conference Center - Hotel Swissotel Sarajevo, attendees will engage with leading industry experts, decision-makers, and creators to address pressing issues in the audiovisual industry.
Under the auspices of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the 16th edition of Human Rights Day takes place at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival. The programme is dedicated to shedding light on societal issues concerning human rights.
This year's BH FILM programme organized by Association of Filmmakers in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in its 19th edition held within 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will present 53 films: 8 feature narrative films, 17 feature documentaries, 5 short fiction films, 9 short documentaries, and 11 student films, as well as 2 special screenings.
In the Open Air programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, there are 15 films, including Danis Tanović's film „My Late Summer,“ which will have its world premiere on August 16 and open the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
The online pre-sale of tickets for the films in the programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival has started at 3:00 PM, and it is available for Mastercard cardholders.
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the art of film, actress Meg Ryan will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
The Sarajevo Film Festival, in collaboration with the Film Center Sarajevo and the Association of Filmmakers of BiH, will screen the film "Kuduz" on Thursday, August 15th, a day before the official opening of the Festival, as an In Memoriam to screenwriter Abdulah Sidran (1944-2024).
This year, there are 18 films in the Kinoscope programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, of which 12 belong to the Kinoscope section, and 6 belong to the Kinoscope Surreal section. The Kinoscope programme consists of feature and documentary films from all over the world, except for the countries from which the films of the Festival's competition selections come.
The In Focus programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival presents a selection of films dealing with extremely diverse topics in very daring, open and courageous ways. The films in the programme premiered at major and significant film festivals such as Berlinale, Cannes, Locarno.
CineLink Work in Progress, a section of the Sarajevo Film Festival’s co-production market, serves as a showcase of the most exciting new works originating from the dynamic regions of Southeast Europe and the MENA region.
The Sarajevo Film Festival's industry platform, CineLink Industry Days, is entering a new chapter with leadership changes involving long-standing team member.
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the film industry and his remarkable talent as an actor, director, and screenwriter, John Turturro will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of film, director, screenwriter and producer Alexander Payne will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
A total of 54 films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, and three films will be shown out of competiton.
The Festival’s four competition sections – for feature, documentary, short and student film – will feature 19 world, 9 international, 3 European, 21 regional and 3 national premieres.
The Jury of the Competition Programme – Documentary Film at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will consist of producer Mandy Chang, festival director Marek Hovorka, and director, writer and producer Wang Xiaoshuai.
The Jury of the Competition Programme – Short Film at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will consist of producer Anamria Antoci, director Flora Anna Buda, and director and producer Burak Çevik.
The Jury of the Competition Programme – Student Film at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will consist of director Anna Gymesi, film curator Delphine Jeanneret, and director Ivan Ramljak.
The Jury of the Competition Programme – Feature Film at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will consist of director and screenwriter Paul Schrader (president), actor Sebastian Cavazza, director, writer and editor Una Gunjak, director and writer Juho Kuosmanen, and actress and producer Noomi Rapace.
The 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will open on Friday, August 16 with a ceremony at the
Sarajevo National Theatre and a series of events leading up to it.
The third edition of CineLink Producers' Lab has been revealed, gathering a select group of 15 participants. This innovative programme is specifically designed to cater to junior producers with 2-5 years of experience, providing them with dedicated training and networking opportunities.
The Heart of Sarajevo awards for TV series at the 30th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival engaged a professional jury comprising over 500 film professionals from the region. This year, they nominated 8 series across 14 categories.
Last night, a press conference was held in the beautiful, intimate atmosphere of the garden of Villa Riva in Slano, near Dubrovnik, Croatia, which was attended by all participants and guests of Slano Film Days, a unique format of events dedicated to film that connects up-and-coming filmmakers and prominent names from the world of the film industry.
Festival days are a unique opportunity for establishing and strengthening contacts and unforgettable socializing with numerous film professionals and audiences.
This year, CineLink Workshop is integrated within Slano Film Days which is a unique event format that connects emerging filmmakers with prominent names from the world of film and the film industry
Cuarón will be joined at Slano Film Days by renowned filmmakers Paweł Pawlikowski, Ruben Ostlund, Michel Franco, and Juho Kuosmanen, beloved by audiences, praised by critics, and awarded at the most relevant international film festivals
This programme will gather youth from the Western Balkans to attend the Sarajevo Film Festival and, through their eyes, tell the story of intercultural dialogue, youth cooperation, diversity, and peacebuilding
Among the 60 participants selected, representing 16 out of 20 eligible nations, Greece, Romania, and Turkey lead with the highest number of applicants, totaling 540
The acclaimed filmmaker will be presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award and honoured with a retrospective of his selected works in the Festival’s “Tribute to” Programme
Titled "Exploring Synergies: Managing Intellectual Property Across Creative Industries," the forum was supported by UNESCO and was endorsed through the "Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans" (CC4WBs) programme funded by the European Union
The CineLink Producers’ Lab will be held from 17th until 20th of August. Selected participants will be granted an Industry Accreditation and the Festival will provide accommodation and partially reimburse travel costs
Eligible for entries are drama and comedy series from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia, which premiered between April 1, 2023, and April 30, 2024.
Created by the Sarajevo Film Festival and Balkan Documentary Center, the programme is organized in three working modules: Sofia (March 2024), Cluj (June 2024) and Sarajevo (August 2024)
Participants from the following countries are eligible to apply: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia. The deadline for submission is February 22, 2024.
The final selection will be announced in April 2024. Selected projects will be invited to take part in CineLink onsite workshop in Slano, Croatia (June 17-22, 2024).
The project chosen for participation in Going European will be granted a wildcard opportunity to showcase itself at the prestigious CineLink Drama Pitch during the CineLink Industry Days in Sarajevo in August 2024.
We as film festival organisers can and should be vocal against all forms of war, violence and human rights abuses and our strongest weapon is our programme
The Director of the Sarajevo Film Festival, Jovan Marjanović, pointed out that this panel was a continuation of the joint activities of the Green Club and the Sarajevo Film Festival
