Sarajevo Film Festival

14. Maj 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. Maj 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

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

01. Februar 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.

12. Decembar 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. Decembar 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.

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.

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.

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.

27. Juli 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.

19. Juli 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.

07. Juli 2023.

POWERING SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS! CineLink & TorinoFilmLab

CineLink Industry Days acknowledges the importance of addressing sustainability concerns within the realm of film and series productions. In line with our commitment to this cause, we have forged a partnership with TorinoFilmLab to facilitate additional sustainability training. This training will be conducted online in July, incorporating insightful case studies to enhance the learning experience.

22. Juni 2023.

CineLink workshop in Slano started with activities for Co-Production Market projects

The CineLink workshop in Slano started on June 20 with activities for projects of this year's selection of CineLink Co-Production Market which will present a total of 11 feature-length film projects during the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival.

19. Juni 2023.

Eight film projects in development within the focus of the CineLink workshop in Slano

The industrial department of the Sarajevo Film Festival, CineLink Industry Days, will organize a CineLink workshop in Slano (Croatia) from 20 to 24 June, focusing on eight film projects in development.

12. Juni 2023.

CineLink Industry Days Reveals Projects Selected for CineLink Drama

The selection for this year's edition of CineLink Drama has been announced, featuring six highly promising drama series from Southeast Europe.

09. Juni 2023.

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

This programme will gather youth from the Western Balkans to attend Sarajevo Film Festival and through their eyes tell the story of intercultural dialogue, youth cooperation, diversity and peace building.

07. Juni 2023.

Open Call for Stories Applications for the “Dealing with the Past” Programme

A call for stories applications for the “Dealing with the Past” programme of the Sarajevo Film Festival has been opened, which the Festival continues to develop with the support of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

02. Juni 2023.

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

With one call for projects in 2023 CineLink Industry Days selected eleven most promising feature films from Southeast Europe.

15. Maj 2023.

CineLink Producers’ Lab Call for Entries

Emerging producers from Southeast Europe and Southern Caucasus are invited to apply for CineLink Producers’ Lab by June 6th.

12. Maj 2023.

CineLink Work in Progress Call for Entries 2023

CineLink Work in Progress call for entries is now open. Deadline for submitting the applications is June 29, 2023.

09. Maj 2023.

CineLink Industry Days Announces CineLink Impact Award Presented by Think-Film Impact Production

Sarajevo Film Festival is honored to announce a new impact award – CineLink Impact Award (€20,000 in kind) presented by Think-Film Impact Production

03. Maj 2023.

Docu Talents from the East Call for Entries

The call for submissions to the 19th Docu Talents from the East is open until May 31

13. Mart 2023.

CineLink Co-production Market & CineLink Drama Call for Entries

The project submission deadline is April 13th, 2023. The final selection will be announced by May 2023.

16. Februar 2023.

Docu Rough Cut Boutique announces projects selected for 2023 edition

The programme will culminate at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival where five projects will be presented to the CineLink Industry Days decision makers

16. Februar 2023.

Sarajevo Film Festival announces a winner of the True Stories Market call

Vesi Vuković won the award endowed with prize money amounting to 10,000 euros for the story “The Hero from Arena”

23. Decembar 2022.

New call launched: “Going European: a co-production training for writers”

The duration of the training is 7 days on site for each event (4 days of training before the event and 3 days to participate in the event).

11. Novembar 2022.

Presenting the True Stories Market Award

In 2016, Sarajevo Film Festival launched a new program called DEALING WITH THE PAST with the aim of encouraging dialogue in the countries created by the collapse of the former Yugoslavia, which are still struggling with the long-term and profound consequences of wars

18. August 2022.

20th CineLink Industry Days Awards

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, CineLink Industry Days presented 46 projects in different formats and development stages from Southeast Europe and MENA region.

03. August 2022.

CineLink Industry Days announces line-up for CineLink Talks

CineLink Talks, the conference part CineLink Industry Days’, offers a rich programme of masterclasses, debates and seminars, open for all festival and industry guests.

29. Juli 2022.

CineLink Industry Days announces selection for Work in Progress 2022

CineLink Work in Progress is a section of the Sarajevo Film Festival's CineLink Industry Days, which serves as a showcase of the most exciting new works from Southeast Europe and the MENA region.

22. Juli 2022.

Docu Talents from the East 2022

Organised by the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, Docu Talents from the East presents upcoming documentary films from Central and Eastern Europe.

13. Juli 2022.

The first edition of CineLink Producers’ Lab gathers 19 participants

First-generation of the CineLink Producers' Lab has been announced!

14. Juni 2022.

Open Call for CineLink Producers’ Lab

Emerging producers from Southeast Europe and Southern Caucasus are invited to apply for CineLink Producers’ Lab by June 30

08. Juni 2022.

CineLink Industry Days Reveals Projects Selected for the Co-Production Market and Drama Strands and Announces Female Voices CineLink Award

Sarajevo Film Festival is honored to announce a new development award - Female Voices CineLink Award (€10,000 in cash) presented by the Slovenian Film Centre

02. Juni 2022.

CineLink Work in Progress Call for Entries 2022

CineLink Work in Progress call for entries is now open. Deadline for submitting the applications is July 6, 2022.

Apply here

12. Maj 2022.

Sarajevo Film Festival welcomes Ukranian filmmakers

Sarajevo Film Film Festival in collaboration with Ukrainian Institute has selected two projects for a residency program for filmmakers from Ukraine, who will work on their development or post-production projects in Sarajevo in cooperation with leading Bosnian and international experts from the world of film.

10. Maj 2022.

Docu Talents from the East: Call for Submissions is now open

The 18th edition of the Docu Talents from the East – traditional presentation of the most remarkable new documentary projects from Central and Eastern Europe – will take place on August 15 during Cinelink Industry Days at Sarajevo Film Festival.

04. April 2022.

Sarajevo Film Festival supports Ukrainian filmmakers and industry professionals!

Sarajevo Film Festival in collaboration with Ukrainian Institute is opening calls for film residencies and job opportunities for Ukrainian filmmakers and industry professionals.

22. Mart 2022.

CineLink Co-Production Market & Drama call for entries

Sarajevo Film Festival & CineLink Industry Days are proud to announce the call for entries for CineLink Co-Production Market & Drama 2022. The project submission deadline is April 15th, 2022.

06. August 2021.

Sarajevo Film Festival announces a CineLink Talks online line-up

Sarajevo Film Festival is proud to announce a complete CineLink Talks line-up, an online conference part of the CineLink Industry Days programme. This year’s programme has been designed in collaboration with Documentary Campus and Screen International.

02. August 2021.

CineLink Industry Days announces line-up for Work in Progress 2021

CineLink Work in Progress is a section of the Sarajevo Film Festival's CineLink Industry Days, which serves as a showcase of the most exciting new works from Southeast Europe and the MENA region.

08. Juni 2021.

CineLink Work in Progress Call for Entries 2021

CineLink Work in Progress call for entries is now open. Deadline for submitting the applications is July 7, 2021.

07. Juni 2021.

CineLink Industry Days reveals projects selected for the Co-Production and Drama strands

With only one call for projects in 2021 CineLink Industry Days selected ten most promising feature films and six drama series from Southeast Europe.

06. Maj 2021.

Docu Talents from the East Call for Entries

The most promising project receives the Docu Talent Award in co-operation with Current Time TV. The award is accompanied by a prize in the amount of 5,000 USD.

09. April 2021.

CineLink Co-Production Market & Drama 2021 - Call for Entries

Sarajevo Film Festival & CineLink Industry Days are proud to announce the call for entries for CineLink Co-Production Market & Drama 2021. The project submission deadline is May 7th, 2021.

07. April 2021.

Film / Drama Series Submissions for the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival Programmes

Online film and drama series submissions for the programmes of the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival, which will be held from 13th to 20th August 2021, are now open.

06. Januar 2021.

Docu Rough Cut Boutique Call for Entries 2021

Organized by Sarajevo Film Festival and Balkan Documentary Center, Docu Rough Cut Boutique is a platform dedicated to documentary projects in the advanced phase of the editing process. We are looking forward to receiving your projects by February 8, 2021

18. August 2020.

CineLink Talks: Can a documentary initiate change?

Directors Judit Olah and Danijela Štajnfeld along with director Đuro Gavran and producer Mike Lerner will be guests of the panel Breaking the Silence – the power of documentary to bring change in society, which will be held as part of the CineLink Talks programme of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival.

08. August 2020.

Docu Talents from the East 2020

Organised by the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, Docu Talents from the East presents upcoming documentary films from Central and Eastern Europe.

08. August 2020.

Sarajevo Film Festival announces a CineLink Talks online line-up

Sarajevo Film Festival is proud to announce a complete CineLink Talks line-up, an online conference part of the CineLink Industry Days programme. This year’s programme has been designed in collaboration with Documentary Campus and Screen International.

07. August 2020.

CineLink announces line-up for Work in Progress 2020

CineLink Work in Progress is a section of the Sarajevo Film Festival's CineLink Industry Days, which serves as a showcase of the most exciting new works from Southeast Europe and the MENA region.

19. Februar 2020.

Sarajevo Film Festival joins forces with Documentary Campus

The Director of Documentary Campus Donata von Perfall and Head of Industry – Sarajevo Film Festival Jovan Marjanović announced a significant new partnership between these two organisations.

11. Decembar 2019.

CineLink Drama 2020 – Call for Entries

Sarajevo Film Festival & CineLink Industry Days are announcing call for entries for CineLink Drama 2020. The project submission deadline is February 1, 2020

10. Decembar 2019.

CineLink Co-Production Market 2020 - First Call for Entries

Sarajevo Film Festival & CineLink Industry Days are proud to announce the call for entries for CineLink Co-production Market 2020. The project submission deadline is February 1, 2020

06. August 2019.

Docu Talents from the East 2019

Organised by the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, Docu Talents from the East presents upcoming documentary films from Central and Eastern Europe.

31. Juli 2019.

Work in Progress Selection 2019

CineLink announces line-up for Work in Progress 2019! CineLink Work in Progress is a section of the Sarajevo Film Festival's co-production market, which serves as a showcase of the most exciting new works from Southeast Europe and the MENA region. The selection includes 11 exciting new feature-length films: 9 fiction and 2 documentaries, which will be presented to up to 60 high-profile industry professionals (founders, sales agents, distributors, broadcasters and festival programmers) with the aim of assisting their completion and enhancing their distribution possibilities.

09. Juli 2019.

Nine projects selected in the second round for the CineLink Co-Production Market

Sarajevo Film Festival & CineLink Industry Days announce the second round of film projects selected to participate at the CineLink Co-production Market 2019.

15. April 2019.

CineLink reveals first projects selected for Co-Production Market and CineLink Drama

Eight feature film projects in early development and five drama series projects have been announced as part of this year’s CineLink line-up.

01. August 2018.

CineLink and Docu Talents present 10 new documentary voices from Central and Eastern Europe

Sarajevo Film Festival's CineLink Industry Days has teamed up with Ji.hlava IDFF Docu Talents from the East to present new documentary projects from Central and Eastern Europe. Ten feature-length creative documentaries in various stages of production and post-production will be showcased in the upcoming, 14th edition of Docu Talents, aiming to enhance their sales and distribution possibilities.

26. Juli 2018.

CineLink announces line-up for Work in Progress 2018

CineLink Work in Progress is a section of the Sarajevo Film Festival's co-production market, which serves as a showcase of the most exciting new works from Southeast Europe and the MENA region. The selection includes 10 exciting new feature-length films: 8 fiction and 2 documentary, which will be presented to up to 60 high-profile industry professionals (funders, sales agents, distributors, broadcasters and festival programmers) with the aim of assisting their completion and enhancing their distribution possibilities.

13. Juli 2018.

CineLink Co-Production Market unveils second round of projects

Sarajevo Film Festival announces the second round of film projects in development selected to participate in its well-established annual CineLink Co-Production Market. Seven titles finalise the roster with projects from established directors from Southeast Europe whose projects are in the advanced stages of development and financing and will be joined by two guest projects.

11. Maj 2018.

CineLink Industry Days strengthens creative documentary filmmaking in the Southeast Europe by introducing two new partnerships with Docu Talents from the East (Ji.Hlava IDFF) and Documentary Campus Masterschool

04. Maj 2018.

CineLink Work in Progress Call for Entries

CineLink Work in Progress call for entries is now open. Deadline for submitting the applications is June 15th 2018.

27. April 2018.

CineLink Co-production Market 2018 – Second Call for Entries

Sarajevo Film Festival & CineLink Industry Days are announcing the Second Call for entries for CineLink Co-production Market 2018. The deadline for submitting your project is May 28, 2018.

02. April 2018.

CineLink Reveals First Projects Selected for Co-production market and CineLink Drama

Eight feature film projects and five television drama projects in early development have been announced as part of this years CineLink line-up. This part of the selection focuses on projects from first and second time directors from Southeast Europe.

08. Januar 2018.

CineLink Co-production Market 2018 – First Call for Entries

Sarajevo Film Festival & CineLink Industry Days are proud to announce the first call for entries for CineLink Co-production Market 2018. The deadline for submitting your project is February 10, 2018.

12. August 2017.

Olsberg SPI to Study Impact of Sarajevo Film Festival

What is the cultural, economic and social impact of the Sarajevo Film Festival? This will be analysed in a forthcoming study carried out by Olsberg SPI, a leading international consultancy for the creative industries.

07. August 2017.

TV Drama, Funding and VR in Focus at CineLink Talks

CineLink Industry Days offers an extensive programme of masterclasses, seminars and debates, and this year's programme is now presented.

26. Juli 2017.

CineLink Work in Progress line-up announced for 2017

Ten promising projects will be presented to decision-makers at CineLink Work in Progress sessions, where they will also compete for three major awards.

14. Juli 2017.

CineLink Drama Enters Its Second Year with Six Exciting Projects and a Brand New Award

After last year’s successful pilot programme, CineLink Drama enters its second year in 2017, featuring six series in development.

10. Juli 2017.

CineLink Co-Production Market Unveils Second Round of Selection

Sarajevo Film Festival’s Co-Production Market runs from 14 to 17 August.

31. Maj 2017.

CineLink Work in Progress Call for Entries

Deadline for submitting the applications is July 1st 2017.

14. April 2017.

CineLink Co-production Market 2017 – Second Call for Entries

Sarajevo Film Festival & CineLink Industry Days are announcing the Second Call for entries for CineLink Co-production Market 2017. The deadline for submitting your project is May 28, 2017.

04. April 2017.

CineLink Project Development Workshop Held in Sarajevo

CineLink Project Development Workshop, held in Sarajevo in April, invited filmamkers of seven feature film and three TV series projects in early development stages to join four intensive days of working with script consultants,

20. Mart 2017.

CineLink Reveals First Projects Selected for its 2017 Edition

First and second time filmmakers to take part in prep workshop ahead of presentation at CineLink Industry Days

22. Februar 2017.

CineLink Drama 2017 – Call for Entries

Sarajevo Film Festival & CineLink Industry Days are announcing call for entries for CineLink Drama 2017. The deadline for submitting your project is May 5, 2017.

19. Decembar 2016.

CineLink Co-production Market 2017 – First Call for Entries

Sarajevo Film Festival & CineLink Industry Days are proud to announce the first call for entries for CineLink Co-production Market 2017. The deadline for submitting your project is January 20, 2017.

20. August 2016.

Sarajevo Film Festival and TRT TV Movies launch new feature film production scheme

Today at the Sarajevo Film Festival a new project was announced which will see at least one feature film from the former Yugoslavia financed, mentored, produced and ready for release next year.

20. August 2016.

First Think Tank on the future of co-production markets held at CineLink Industry Days

What is the future of co-production markets? How should they be designed to best meet the needs of the industry? These issues will be explored in a series of events held at major markets throughout the year – the first of which took place yesterday in Sarajevo.

15. August 2016.

CineLink Industry Days Launches New Drama Series Platform for Southeast Europe

Presentations of new drama series in development, Regional Forum masterclasses and case studies, the launch of a new HBO call for projects – all this and more to feature in the pilot edition of CineLink Drama, taking place 18-20 August.

04. August 2016.

Ten projects selected and new award announced for Sarajevo Work in Progress sessions

Today the 2016 selection for the Sarajevo Film Festival's Work in Progress sessions is announced, as well as a new major cash award presented by TRT. In addition, three guest projects have been added to the CineLink Co-Production Market.

20. Juni 2016.

CineLink Co-production Market Selection Unveiled

Back in April we presented the first six projects that took part in CineLink Project Development Workshops. Today, we are unveiling the next nine projects selected for CineLink Co-production Market.

01. Juni 2016.

CineLink Work in Progress Call for Entries

CineLink Work in Progress call for entries is now open. Deadline for submitting the applications is July 1st 2016.

25. Mart 2016.

CineLink Unveils First Six Projects Selected for the Co-Production Market and Announced Second Call for Entries

Sarajevo Film Festival proudly presents first six projects selected for CineLink Co-Production Market... Second call for entries is open from 25th of March until 26th of April

04. Decembar 2015.

Cinelink 2016 First Call for Entries is Now Open

11. August 2015.

Sarajevo Film Festival announces Work in Progress selection

Five projects have been selected for the CineLink Work in Progress sessions, where key industry decision makers get a sneak peek at some of the most promising upcoming films from Southeast Europe.

07. August 2015.

New ties to be created between Polish and Southeast European film

Poland is this year's Partner Country at Sarajevo Film Festival's co-production market CineLink, an event coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Polish Film Institute.

25. Juni 2015.

CineLink Unveils Final Selection

Back in April we presented first eight projects selected for this year CineLink co-production market and announced second call for entries. Today we are unveiling complete CineLink selection together with two guest projects as part of cooperation with our partners Doha Film Institute (DFI) and one guest project coming from Russia.

15. Juni 2015.

CineLink Work in Progress Call for Entries is Open

Deadline for submitting the applications is July 1st 2015.

01. April 2015.

First 8 projects of CineLink selection announced + second call for entries is now open

Sarajevo Film Festival proudly presents first eight projects selected for CineLink and announces second call for entries.

18. Decembar 2014.

CineLink 2015 First Call for Entries is Now Open

New format of CineLink Project Development Workshops and guest lecturers announced. New application procedures for CineLink co-production market introduced.

18. August 2014.

Sarajevo Film Festival Launches Global Co-production Fund

In conjunction with its 20th anniversary, Sarajevo Film Festival launches a new co-production fund aimed at bringing the region's talent to the global arena.

07. August 2014.

7 projects selected for the 7th Work in Progress sessions in Sarajevo

Projects from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Israel, Kazakhstan, Romania, Slovenia and Serbia make up the lucky seven having made the cut for this year's CineLink Work in Progress sessions. In addition, three projects have been added to the CineLink Co-Production Market.

05. August 2014.

Sarajevo Film Festival, BFI and British Council bring the UK to Southeast Europe

A delegation of British film professionals will be special guests at the 20th Sarajevo Film Festival's co-production market CineLink on August 20-23, with the aim of increasing co-production with Southeast Europe.

02. Juli 2014.

CineLink Work in Progress Call for Entries

20th Sarajevo Film Festival is proud to announce that CineLink Work in Progress call for entries is now open. Deadline for submitting the applications is July 21st 2014.

07. Juni 2014.

Dubrovnik Film Meeting Workshops Completed

The workshops intended to develop the projects included in this year's CineLink selection were held in the Admiral Grand Hotel in Slano in the period from 1st to 5th of June. CineLink workshops were held as part of Dubrovnik Film Meeting supported by Croatian Audiovisual Centre, Municipality of Dubrovačko primorje and the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Dubrovačko primorje.

02. Juni 2014.

CineLink Selection 2014 Announced

CineLink 2014 call for entries attracted over 200 projects in development from 18 different countries in Southeastern Europe. Our selection committee selected 14 projects altogether for the CineLink and the CineLink Plus lineups, criteria being respective authors potential and strength of the story on one side and potential benefit for the project from our development workshops and the coproduction market on the other.

28. Februar 2014.

CineLink Call for Entries 2014

The deadline for submitting a project is 24th of March 2014.

21. August 2013.

CineLink, Industry Terrace and Regional Forum opens

The business of film is the focus of the second half of the Sarajevo Film Festival, and starting today the regional and international film industry hits the town for four days of extensive networking and professional diverse activities. Over the past decade the industry section has become a major hub for film professionals and played a crucial role in the development of co-production in Southeast Europe.

07. August 2013.

CineLink reveals 2013 Work in Progress selection and adds two projects to Co-Production Market

Six out of close to 40 submitted projects have made the final cut for the CineLink Work in Progress section, taking place in Sarajevo on August 21-22. The Work in Progress sessions present fresh and promising upcoming films currently in post-production to top decision-makers from the European film industry.

30. Juli 2013.

CineLink Selection 2013 Announced

CineLink 2013 call for entries attracted over 90 projects in development from 18 different countries in Southeastern Europe. Our selection committee selected 16 projects altogether for the CineLink and the CineLink + lineups, criteria being respective authors potential and strength of the story on one side and potential benefit for the project from our development workshops and the coproduction market on the other.

30. Juli 2013.

“Circles” and “Harmony Lessons” Awarded at the Berlinale

“Circles”, by Serbian director Srdan Golubović, was awarded the Ecumenical Jury prize in the Forum category at the 63rd Berlinale International Film Festival.