Sarajevo Film Festival

22. August 2024.

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.

22. August 2024.

World premiere of the film DWELLING AMONG THE GODS

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.

22. August 2024.

Prizes awarded to the authors of the best reels at the "Films for Future" competition

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.

22. August 2024.

Regional premiere of the film THREE KILOMETERS TO THE END OF THE WORLD

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.

22. August 2024.

The new season of the comedy The Tender was shown "People think we spied on their company and made a series"

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.

21. August 2024.

John Turturro: Art can help us to come together

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.

21. August 2024.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Joins Council of Europe’s Pilot Program for Series Co-production at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

21. August 2024.

World premiere of the film MOTHER MARA

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.

21. August 2024.

John Turturro at the Masterclass: Forget Masterpieces, It’s Hard to Make a Decent Film

Tonight, at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema, Turturro will be presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo.

21. August 2024.

Regional premiere of the film THE EDITORIAL OFFICE

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.

21. August 2024.

Keeping the hearts of audiences open to lessons learned and never to be unlearned

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.

20. August 2024.

In the press corner of the Avant Premiere Series, the team of the series SMASHING IT were guests

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.

20. August 2024.

Meg Ryan: The Sarajevo Film Festival is an example of how art can be an act of resistance

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.

20. August 2024.

Meg Ryan on the Red Carpet

Actress Meg Ryan, winner of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, greeted the audience on the red carpet.

20. August 2024.

Grand Coffee with the cast of the film GYM: The audience´s reaction to the film was very good

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.

20. August 2024.

Films in the programme: Special Screenings

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.

20. August 2024.

Regional premiere of the film THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE

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.

20. August 2024.

Masterclass with Meg Ryan: Life should be lived so that art is inevitable

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.

19. August 2024.

Grand Coffee with Paul Schrader: I filmed OH, CANADA after I started thinking about death

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.

19. August 2024.

The 16th Human Rights Day was held: Pollution in Zenica is a problem of international importance

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.

19. August 2024.

Regional premiere of the film HOLY ELECTRICITY

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.

19. August 2024.

Special screening of the film ÁRNI on Thursday and Friday

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.

19. August 2024.

Elia Suleiman at Masterclass: If I Lose My Sense of Humour, I Lose Hope

Palestinian director, screenwriter, and actor Elia Suleiman received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the opening of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.

19. August 2024.

Regional premiere of the film ARCADIA

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.

19. August 2024.

Paul Schrader today in the Grand coffee with... programme

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.

18. August 2024.

Paul Schrader awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo

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.

18. August 2024.

Honorary Hearts of Sarajevo Presented to Christof Papousek and Philippe Bober

The awards were presented by Sarajevo Film Festival President Mirsad Purivatra.

18. August 2024.

Alexander Payne: This is a festival full of hearth and love

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.

18. August 2024.

Awarded Hearts of Sarajevo for TV Series: Best Drama Series "I Know Your Soul"; Best Comedy "Smashing It"

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.

18. August 2024.

The regional premiere of the documentary film PAVILION 6 tomorrow

The regional premiere of the film PAVILION 6 by Goran Dević will be held tomorrow, at Cineplexx 1, at 7 p.m.

18. August 2024.

Vote for the best film/series for the UniCredit Audience Award and win great prizes

Ticket buyers for films in the programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival can vote online for the best film/series for the UniCredit Audience Award.

18. August 2024.

Docu Press Corner: Presented films "Your life without me", "Biang Biang Express" and "Cent'anni"

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".

18. August 2024.

Regional premiere of the film HOLY WEEK

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.

18. August 2024.

Oscar Winner Alexander Payne Holds Masterclass: Do I let a film completely take over my life? Of course!

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.

18. August 2024.

Philippe Bober to Receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at 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.

17. August 2024.

Masterclass with Cord Jefferson: AMERICAN FICTION is a film that talks in a different way about what is difficult for people to talk about

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.

17. August 2024.

European premiere of FAMILY THERAPY

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.

17. August 2024.

Christof Papousek to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 30th Sarajevo 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.

16. August 2024.

The jubilee 30th Sarajevo Film Festival opened with the world premiere of the film "My Late Summer" by Danis Tanović

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.

16. August 2024.

Best Photo of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

The Sarajevo Film Festival, in collaboration with UniCredit Bank, is once again hosting the exciting photo contest BEST PHOTO.

15. August 2024.

Night before the opening of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, a pre-festival screening of the film Kuduz was held In Memoriam of Abdulah Sidran

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.

15. August 2024.

Masterclass Programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

The series of discussions in the Masterclass programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will feature some of the most renowned film artists.

13. August 2024.

The Jury of the Special Environmental Awareness Award

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.

13. August 2024.

Sarajevo Film Festival presents Special Environmental Awareness Award

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.

13. August 2024.

Sarajevo Film Festival’s CineLink Talks to Address Industry Challenges

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.

12. August 2024.

Ticket sales for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office started today

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.

11. August 2024.

The ticket sales will begin tomorrow at the Main Box Office

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.

10. August 2024.

In the Avant Premiere Series programme, seven series from the region

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.

10. August 2024.

Quick and easy access to tickets for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, with a range of benefits

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09. August 2024.

Ticket sales for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office start on Monday

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.

08. August 2024.

CineLink Talks to Spotlight Intellectual Property at CineLink Industry Days

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.

08. August 2024.

16th Human Rights Day

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.

07. August 2024.

27 World and 2 International Premieres in BH Film Programme!

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.

06. August 2024.

Today at 3 PM, the regular online ticket sale began

Today at 3 PM, the regular online ticket sale for films in the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival programme began.

06. August 2024.

Docu activities at CineLink Industry Days on the 30th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival

This year’s 30th Sarajevo Film Festival will feature an extensive lineup of documentary-focused activities with a focus on captivating storytelling.

05. August 2024.

Introducing the Open Air Programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

05. August 2024.

Online pre-sale of tickets for films in the programme of 30th Sarajevo Film Festival has started

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.

05. August 2024.

Meg Ryan to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

04. August 2024.

Special Pre-Festival Screening: The Film 'Kuduz' In Memory of Abdulah Sidran

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).

03. August 2024.

Introducing the Kinoscope programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

03. August 2024.

Introducing the In Focus programme of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

03. August 2024.

CineLink Industry Days announces selection for Work in Progress 2024

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.

02. August 2024.

Online Ticket Pre-Sale Begins on Monday

02. August 2024.

Sarajevo Film Festival's CineLink Announces New Leadership and Projects

The Sarajevo Film Festival's industry platform, CineLink Industry Days, is entering a new chapter with leadership changes involving long-standing team member.

01. August 2024.

John Turturro to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

30. July 2024.

Alexander Payne to Receive 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.

27. July 2024.

Enjoying the Films with Cineplexx's Top-Quality Barco Projectors on the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival Locations

Successful partnership between the Sarajevo Film Festival and the Cineplexx cinema group, that has lasted for more than a decade, continues this year.

25. July 2024.

30th Sarajevo Film Festival: 53 films to compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards

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.

25. July 2024.

Jury of the Competition Programme – Documentary Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

25. July 2024.

Competition Programme - Documentary Film 2024

Rada Šešić, programmer of the Competition Programme – Documentary Film, picked 21 films for the programme.

25. July 2024.

Competition Programme – Feature Film 2024

Elma Tataragić, programmer of the Competition Programme – Feature Film, will present 9 titles

25. July 2024.

Jury of the Competition Programme – Short Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

25. July 2024.

Competition Programme – Short Film 2024

In the Competition Programme – Short Film, selected by Elma Tataragić, there are 12 films this year

25. July 2024.

Jury of the Competition Programme – Student Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

25. July 2024.

Competition Programme – Student Film 2024

Asja Krsmanović, the selector of the Competition Programme – Student Film, has included 15 films in the programme.

19. July 2024.

Jury of the Competition Programme – Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

13. July 2024.

Maja Izetbegović hosts the opening ceremony of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

12. July 2024.

World Premiere of Danis Tanović’s “My Late Summer” to Open the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

The world premiere of My Late Summer, the latest film by Bosnian director Danis Tanović, will open the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.

08. July 2024.

The third edition of CineLink Producers’ Lab gathers 15 participants

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.

05. July 2024.

Accreditations for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

Enjoy the festival atmosphere with the right accreditation for you!

03. July 2024.

8 TV series from the previous season have been nominated for the Heart of Sarajevo awards for TV series as chosen by industry professionals

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.

19. June 2024.

Slano Film Days Festival Is Ceremonially Opened

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.

17. June 2024.

Early Bird registrations for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival are open

Festival days are a unique opportunity for establishing and strengthening contacts and unforgettable socializing with numerous film professionals and audiences.

17. June 2024.

CineLink Development Workshop During Slano Film Days

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

07. June 2024.

Five-Time Oscar-Winning Director Leads The List Of Lecturers At Slano Film Days

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

07. June 2024.

Open Call for Western Balkans Young Team: Sarajevo Film Festival In Youth Eyes

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

Apply here

24. May 2024.

CineLink Industry Days Reveals First Projects Selected for the Co-Production Market

In the coming weeks, additional projects will be announced for presentation at the Sarajevo Film Festival as part of the CineLink Co-Production Market

22. May 2024.

Applications for volunteering at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival are open

Applications for volunteering at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival are open, and online applications have to be completed until 10 June 2024.

Apply here

17. May 2024.

60 Participants Selected for Talents Sarajevo 2024

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

14. May 2024.

Docu Talents from the East Call for Entries

The call for submissions to the 20th Docu Talents from the East is open until May 31

08. May 2024.

CineLink Industry Days Reveals Projects Selected For CineLink Drama 2024

CineLink Drama has unveiled six promising drama series from Southeast Europe for its upcoming lineup

24. April 2024.

The 30th Sarajevo Film Festival: Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award and „Tribute to“ Programme dedicated to Elia Suleiman

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

19. April 2024.

Apply for CineLink Work in Progress 2024!

CineLink Work in Progress call for entries is now open. Deadline for submitting the applications is June 7, 2024.

17. April 2024.

Forum "Exploring Synergies: Managing Intellectual Property Across Creative Industries" held in Mokrin

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

16. April 2024.

CineLink Producers’ Lab Call for Entries

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

29. February 2024.

Submissions for the Heart of Sarajevo Awards for TV series are open

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.

Submit TV Series

16. February 2024.

Docu Rough Cut Boutique announces projects selected for 2024 edition

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)

07. February 2024.

Talents Sarajevo Call for Entries 2024

Up-and-coming film creatives are invited to apply for AI-themed edition of Talents Sarajevo by March 8th.

Apply here

01. February 2024.

Exploring synergies: Managing Intellectual Property Across Creative Industries

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.

03. January 2024.

Cinema-goers in Bosnia and Herzegovina went to the cinemas more than in previous years - 1.3 million viewers in BiH cinemas in 2023

The greatest cinema success was achieved by the American hit "Barbie", the regional hit "Guardians of the Formula" and the domestic "Excursion"

21. December 2023.

CineLink Drama Opens Call for Entries

With this Call, we are looking for series projects in development and financing stages. The project submission deadline is February 23rd, 2024.

20. December 2023.

CineLink Co-Production Market Opens Call for Entries

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).

12. December 2023.

Docu Rough Cut Boutique 2024 is waiting for your projects!

The programme is organized in three working modules: Sofia (April 2024), Cluj (June 2024) and Sarajevo (August 2024)

11. December 2023.

“Going European: A Co-production Training for Writers” 2024 Opens Call for Entries

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.

24. November 2023.

Golden Card Holiday Discount for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

Enjoy the holiday spirit and save on your festive adventure as we offer discounts for the Golden Card during the holidays

12. November 2023.

Ceasefire now! Release all hostages now!

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

20. September 2023.

"Challenges of Urban Mobility and Zero Pollution in Sarajevo": Concrete initiatives for a sustainable future of the city

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

24. August 2023.

THE FANTASTIC THREE - Winning Film of the TeenArena Programme

Congratulations to the film's team and the TeenArena jury who diligently watched and evaluated films during the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival.

24. August 2023.

DANCING QUEEN - Winning Film of the Children's Programme

Mina Mørk’s world is flipped upside down when the famous dancer Edwin, a.k.a. ED WIN, enrols in her school and she falls madly in love with him

21. August 2023.

The sexual awakening of Georgian cinematography

What is love? What is happiness? What is independence? These are the questions that Georgian director Elena Naveriani explores in the film "Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry", the story of Etero, a woman living in a small village in Georgia who has never wanted a husband. The film won the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Feature Film at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival.

19. August 2023.

Screening of Bosnian-Herzegovinian premiere of the film DIE BEFORE DEATH

Bosnian-Herzegovinian premiere of the film DIE BEFORE DEATH by Ahmed Imamović was screened tonight at the Bosnian cultural center, as part of Open Air programme.

19. August 2023.

Screened film YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE by Lynne Ramsay, recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo

Film YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE by Lynne Ramsay, recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo of the 29th SArajevo Film Festival was screened tonight at KSC Skenderija, as part of the Open Air programme.

19. August 2023.

Announcement for the film BOSNIAN POT

19. August 2023.

Survey for the audience and guests of the Sarajevo Film Festival on sustainable development

Sarajevo Film Festival has been adapting its activities for several years to reduce its carbon footprint and ensure a green environment for all of us.

18. August 2023.

Awards of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

18. August 2023.

29th Sarajevo Film Festival: Projections from Open Air cinemas move to closed cinemas

Due to the rain this evening, the screenings of the Programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival from Open air cinemas will be moved to closed cinemas.

18. August 2023.

29th Sarajevo Film Festival Partners' Awards

18. August 2023.

Awards Presented to Authors of the Best Videos in the "Films for Future" Competition

The authors of the best reels in a competition for young people aged 13 to 25 from Bosnia and Herzegovina, under the title "Films for Future," were awarded prizes today at the Festival Square.

18. August 2023.

Tonight: The Awards Ceremony of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

At the National Theater of Sarajevo, the official awards ceremony for the Heart of Sarajevo awards will take place at 9.30 p.m., preceded by a red carpet event at 9.00 p.m.

17. August 2023.

Regional premiere of film DAY OF THE TIGER

Competition Programme – Feature Film of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival continued tonight at the Sarajevo National Theatre with the regional premiere of film DAY OF THE TIGER.

17. August 2023.

21st CineLink Industry Days Awards

The 21st CineLink Industry Days took place from August 12th to 17th as part of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival, showcasing projects in various formats and stages of development from Southeast Europe and the MENA region.

17. August 2023.

Masterclass with Lynne Ramsay today

Masterclass with Lynne Ramsay, recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival, will take place today,on August 18th, starting at 10:00 a.m., in the Festival Center (Bosanski kulturni centar, Branilaca Sarajevo 24).

17. August 2023.

CineLink Talks with Dragan Bjelogrlić: GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA Has International Potential

As part of the Cinelink Talks programme, a conversation was held with actor and director Dragan Bjelogrlić on August 17th at Hotel Europe, following the regional premiere of the film GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA. The discussion was moderated by Maša Marković, the head of the Industry Department at the Sarajevo Film Festival.

17. August 2023.

Masterclass with Jessica Hausner: My New Film Will Explore the Question of Hope

On Thursday, August 17th, Austrian director, screenwriter, and producer Jessica Hausner conducted a masterclass at the Festival Center (Bosnian Cultural Center) as part of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival programme. The masterclass was moderated by film critic Dana Linssen.

17. August 2023.

Adna Špuren from Sarajevo won the "Films for Future" competition

Adna Špuren from Sarajevo made the best reel on the topic "Films for Future", a competition organized for young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina by the Sarajevo Film Festival, in partnership with UNESCO city of film Sarajevo, and the Green Club, which consists of Bosnian-Herzegovinian parliamentarians, with the support of the United Nations Development Program in BiH (UNDP BiH).

16. August 2023.

Public Discussion on "Femicide in Film, Television, and New Media" Takes Place

In response to the crime in Gradačac, the Sarajevo Film Festival organized a public discussion on the subject of "Femicide in Film, Television, and New Media" at the Festival Square on August 16th.

16. August 2023.

Revised Screening Schedule for the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

Film screenings from the programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival on August 16th were not held due to the Day of Mourning, as decided by the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina following the crime in Gradačac. According to this decision, cultural and entertainment programmes in public places were not conducted today.

16. August 2023.

The Film "Heroes of Halyard" Was Not Screened at the Sarajevo Film Festival

With the aim of objectively informing the public and establishing facts about the events of Tuesday, August 15th, at the industry forum of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival, we emphasize the following:

16. August 2023.

Film Screenings of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival Will Not Take Place Today

Based on the Decision of the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to declare a Day of Mourning, during which cultural and entertainment programs are not held in public places, the Sarajevo Film Festival informs its audience and the public that today, August 16th, film screenings at the Sarajevo Film Festival will not take place. Additionally, there will be no film screenings as part of the Sarajevo Film Festival programme in Mostar and Tuzla.

15. August 2023.

Tonight: Gala Screening of GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA by Dragan Bjelogrlić

GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA by Dragan Bjelogrlić will have a gala screening tonight at the National Theater of Sarajevo as part of the Competitive Programme – feature film, in which it is being shown out of competition.

15. August 2023.

Regional premiere of the film BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD BLACKBERRY

With the regional premiere of the film BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD BLACKBERRY by the director Elene Naveriani, tonight was screened in the Sarajevo National Theatre, in the Competition Programme – Feature Film. The film had its world premiere at the Directors’ Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival.

15. August 2023.

Grand Coffee with Charlie Kaufman: People Need to Write the Truth

The guest of the Grand Coffee with... programme on August 15th was Oscar® winner Charlie Kaufman, an American screenwriter, director, producer, and recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival.

14. August 2023.

World premiere of the movie MEDIUM

In Sarajevo National Theatre at 21:30 world premiere of the film MEDIUM was screened as part of the Copmpetition Programme – Feature Film. Film was directed by Christina Ioakeimidi.

14. August 2023.

Honorary Heart of Sarajevo awarded to Charlie Kaufman

Charlie Kaufman, American screenwriter, director, producer, and Oscar® winner was awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo for his exeptional contribution to the art of film tonight at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema.

14. August 2023.

15. Human Rights Day takes place: Film SNAJKA: DIARY OF EXPECTATION can empower girls to say "no“

Under the patronage of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as part of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival programme, the 15th edition of the Human Rights Day was held at the Cineplexx Sarajevo multiplex.

14. August 2023.

In memory of the victims of the crime in Gradačac

On account of the crime in Gradačac, the Sarajevo Film Festival is organizing a public discussion where filmmakers who have dealt with the topic of violence against women in their work and through their social engagement will discuss artistic and media representations of such violence.

14. August 2023.

Charlie Kaufman holds Masterclass, will be awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo tonight

Charlie Kaufman, American screenwriter, director, producer, Oscar® winner, and this year's recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo, held a Masterclass today at the Festival Center (Bosnian Cultural Center) as part of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival programme.

14. August 2023.

International premiere of film FREEDOM

The Competition Programme – Feature Film of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival was continued tonight at 19:00 with the international premiere of the Romanian film FREEDOM by Tudor Giurgiu in the Sarajevo National Theatre. Film had its world premiere on Transilvania International Film Festival, where it won Public's Choice Award.

13. August 2023.

Hearts of Sarajevo for Best TV Series Awarded

For the Heart of Sarajevo awards for TV Series of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival, 19 series were nominated

13. August 2023.

Regional premiere of LA PALISIADA

The Competition Programme – Feature Film of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival was continued tonight at 19:00 at the Sarajevo National Theater with the regional premiere of the film LA PALISIADA by Ukrainian director Philip Sotnychenko. The film's world premiere was held at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.

12. August 2023.

Vanja Juranić dedicates screening to Gradačac victims

As part of the Open Air programme at the Stari Grad Summer Cinema, a screening of the film ONLY WHEN I LAUGH by Croatian director Vanja Juranić took place.

12. August 2023.

30 years of First War Cinema Apollo

The "First War Cinema Apollo" exhibition of photographs has been opened at the gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo, while in the basement of the Academy of Performing Arts, screenings of films from the programme "30 Years Since the First War Cinema Apollo" have begun, marking this significant anniversary.

12. August 2023.

Docu activities at CineLink Industry Days on the 29th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival

CineLink Industry has steadily evolved over the years into a home and thriving hub for documentary professionals.

12. August 2023.

World premiere of TV series RUMI

Tonight at 21:30 in the Sarajevo National Theatre, the Turkish television series RUMI was shown, out of competition and have its world premiere during the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival. The director is Can Ulkay and the producers are Ahmet Okur and Kerim Ayyildiz

12. August 2023.

Regional premiere of LOST COUNTRY

As part of the Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival, the regional premiere of the film LOST COUNTRY by director Vladimir Perišić was shown tonight at 19:00 at the National Theater in Sarajevo. The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, as part of the La Semaine de la Critique section.

12. August 2023.

The 29th Sarajevo Film Festival is open

The Honorary Heart of Sarajevo was awarded to the director and writer Mark Cousins, in recognition of their outstanding contribution to film art.

11. August 2023.

Bono at the opening night of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

The U2 stars arrived to the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival, accompanied by their wives Ali Hewson and Morleigh Steinberg, along with model andactivist Christy Turlington

10. August 2023.

The night before the official opening, at a special pre-festival screening, the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema was fully booked

As a gift to the audience, the day before the official opening of the festival, on Thursday, August 10th, the Sarajevo Film Festival, in cooperation with the Film Center Sarajevo, presented a surprise film: a newly restored classic of the Sarajevo Film Center, a jewel of BH cinematography!

10. August 2023.

Children's Programme and Teen Arena Programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

For many years now, the Sarajevo Film Festival has been carefully selecting its contents and creating accompanying activities related to the Children's Programme and the Teen Arena Programme.

10. August 2023.

In Focus Programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

The 29th Sarajevo Film Festival’s In Focus programme brings thematically extremely diverse films.

09. August 2023.

Masterclasses Programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

The series of talks in the Masterclasses programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival will present some of the most famous film artists.

09. August 2023.

Introducing the Kinoscope Programme of 29th Sarajevo Film Festivala

The Kinoscope programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival will include a total of 18 film screenings of which six belong to Kinoscope section, six to Kinoscope Real section and six to Kinoscope Surreal section.

08. August 2023.

Vote for the best film/serie for the UniCredit Audience Award and win great prizes

Ticket buyers for films in the programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival can vote online for the best film/series for the UniCredit Audience Award.

08. August 2023.

Lynne Ramsay to receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award

In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Art of Film, Scottish director, screenwriter and producer Lynne Ramsay will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival.

07. August 2023.

Last preparations to start the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

Preparation of the location of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival is in full swing. The largest film screen in the region was set up at the Coca-Cola Summer Cinema, one of the most attractive festival locations.

07. August 2023.

Cineplexx projectors will provide the audience with the best quality screenings at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

The more than decade-long successful partnership between the Sarajevo Film Festival and the Cineplexx cinema group continues this year as well.

07. August 2023.

Ticket sales for the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office started today

Ticket sales for the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office (Bosanski kulturni centar, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) started today at 10 am.

07. August 2023.

Ticket sales for the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office start today from 10 o'clock

Ticket sales for the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office (Bosanski kulturni centar, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) start today from 10 am.

05. August 2023.

Ticket sales for the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office start on Monday

Ticket sales for the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival in the Main Box Office (Bosanski kulturni centar, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) start on Monday, August 7th.

05. August 2023.

Lazar Dragojević hosts the opening ceremony of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

The 29th Sarajevo Film Festival will open on Friday, August 11th, with a ceremony at the Sarajevo National Theatre and a series of events leading up to it.

05. August 2023.

Dealing with the Past Programme

Dealing with the Past programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival will present authors who became famous with films about real events, as well as new authors who question the position of individuals whose lives have been marked by trauma from the recent past.

03. August 2023.

New mobile app of Sarajevo Film Festival with a range of benefits when buying tickets online

The new Sarajevo Film Festival mobile app can be downloaded via the Play or App Store.

02. August 2023.

CineLink Industry Days announces line-up for CineLink Talks

CineLink Talks, the conference part of CineLink Industry Days offers a rich programme of panels, debates, showcases and plenary sessions, open for all festival and industry guests.

02. August 2023.

15th Human Rights Day

Under the auspices of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in 2023 the Sarajevo Film Festival presents its fifteenth consecutive Human Rights Day programme.

02. August 2023.

35 World and 4 International Premieres in BH Film Programme

This year's BH FILM programme organized by Association of Filmmakers in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in its 18th edition held within 29th Sarajevo Film Festival will present 64 films: 8 feature narrative films, 1 omnibus, 14 feature documentaries, 30 short fiction and documentaries, and 11 student films.

01. August 2023.

Online ticket sales start

Enjoy 29th Sarajevo Film Festival from 11th to 18th of August 2023. Buy ticket online!

01. August 2023.

Introducing the Open Air Programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

There are 15 films in the Open Air programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival, including the opening film KISS THE FUTURE by Nenad Čičin-Šain.

31. July 2023.

Online tickets for the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival will be available from tomorrow

Individual tickets are available starting from August 7th, at the Main Box Office (Bosanski kulturni centar, Branilaca Sarajeva 24).

31. July 2023.

Charlie Kaufman to receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award

The recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the art of film, is the American screenwriter, director, and producer, Oscar® winner Charlie Kaufman.

30. July 2023.

Sarajevo Film Festival congratulates on the success of the series „I Know Your Soul“ by Jasmila Žbanić

We congratulate the main sponsor of the Sarajevo Film Festival, BH Telecom, the production company Deblokada, and the team of authors behind the series "Znam kako dišeš" (I Know Your Soul) by Jasmila Žbanić, created as part of the production of BH ContentLab, for entering the main program of this year's Venice Film Festival.

29. July 2023.

The seventh edition of the Avant Premiere Series programme premieres six drama series from the region

This year's 29th Avant Premiere Series of the Sarajevo Film Festival presents carefully selected recently produced regional drama series.

28. July 2023.

KISS THE FUTURE to open the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

The 29th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival will open with the film KISS THE FUTURE directed by Nenad Čičin-Šain (THE TIME BEING) and written by Čičin-Šain and Bill Carter (MISS SARAJEVO).

27. July 2023.

Introducing the Summer Screen Programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

The Summer Screen programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival boasts six excellent and genre-diverse films and offers a slate of the year’s best art-house films.

27. July 2023.

CineLink Industry Days announces selection for Work in Progress 2023

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.

26. July 2023.

Introducing the programme of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival: "30 Years Since the First War Cinema Apollo"

The Sarajevo Film Festival this year celebrates an important anniversary from before the dawn of the Festival and organizes a programme titled "30 Years Since the First War Cinema Apollo."

22. July 2023.

Introducing the Competition Programme – Documentary Film of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

Rada Šešić, programmer of the Competition Programme – Documentary Film has selected 20 titles. The selection features nine world premieres, one international, seven regional premieres and three B&H premieres.

22. July 2023.

Jury of the Competition Programme – Documentary Film of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

Program coordinator at Chicken and Egg Pictures Iva Dimitrova, artistic director at CPH:Dox Niklas Engstrom and director and producer Péter Kerekes will serve on the Jury of the Competition Programme - Documentary Film of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival.

21. July 2023.

Introducing the Competition Programme – Feature Film of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

Elma Tataragić, programmer of the Competition Programme – Feature Film will present 11 titles. The selection in the competition programme features two world premieres, one international and five regional premieres. The programme includes two gala and one special screening.

20. July 2023.

29th Sarajevo Film Festival: 49 films to compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards

A total of 49 films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival, and there will also be two gala and one special screening.

19. July 2023.

The second edition of CineLink Producers’ Lab gathers 13 participants

The second edition of CineLink Producers' Lab has been revealed, gathering a select group of 13 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.

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