Sarajevo Film Festival

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Get your discounted ticket quickly and easily online for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival!

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.

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.

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.

02. August 2024.

Online Ticket Pre-Sale Begins on Monday

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. Juli 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.

25. Juli 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.

13. Juli 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. Juli 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.

05. Juli 2024.

Accreditations for the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

Enjoy the festival atmosphere with the right accreditation for you!

03. Juli 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. Juni 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. Juni 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.

07. Juni 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. Juni 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

22. Maj 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

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

29. Februar 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

07. Februar 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

03. Januar 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. Decembar 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. Decembar 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).

24. Novembar 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. Novembar 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. Septembar 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

31. Juli 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. Juli 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. Juli 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.

28. Juli 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).

26. Juli 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. Juli 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.

20. Juli 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.

18. Juli 2023.

The conference “Responsibly, for the Future” was held: Working Together to Achieve a Zero Pollution Rate

The conference, held under the title “Responsibly, for the Future”, which was jointly organized by the Green Club and Sarajevo Film Festival with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), presented the concrete activities and results that Sarajevo Film Festival launched in the mission of achieving a zero pollution rate.

18. Juli 2023.

Introducing the Jury for the Special Award for Promoting Gender Equality at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

Special Award for Promoting Gender Equality, sponsored by Mastercard, is dedicated to the promotion of gender equality for debut films by female authors.

13. Juli 2023.

Sarajevo Film Festival and Porsche BH: Together on a Mission This Year Again to Preserve the Environment

This year again, Sarajevo Film Festival and Porsche BH are together on a mission to contribute to the preservation of the environment, achieving sustainable development, and zero pollution.

04. Juli 2023.

Golden Cards: The best way to fully experience the Sarajevo Film Festival

Gift an unforgettable cinematic experience or reward yourself with the best of the Sarajevo Film Festival!

04. Juli 2023.

Early Bird registrations for the 29th 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.

23. Juni 2023.

Sarajevo Film Festival establishes annual awards for regional films

After successfully establishing annual awards for TV series three years ago, Sarajevo Film Festival also establishes annual awards for regional films, which will be selected on the same principle.

13. Juni 2023.

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

The Heart of Sarajevo awards for TV series at 29th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival featured a professional jury comprising over 450 film professionals from the region. This year, they nominated 19 series across 14 categories.

26. Maj 2023.

Apply to volunteer and experience the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival in a special way!

Volunteer applications are open for the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival and the online application can be completed until 26 June 2023.

Apply here

22. Maj 2023.

Sarajevo is the winner of the inaugural Global Production Award for the best "City of Film"

The award ceremony was held in Cannes during the film festival

16. Maj 2023.

Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award to Mark Cousins

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of film, director and writer Mark Cousins will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival.

13. April 2023.

Applications begin for TV series for the Heart of Sarajevo Awards of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival

The applications are open for submission until 5 Mary 2023, free of charge. The award ceremony for the category of TV series will be held at the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival, which will take place from 11 to 18 August this year.

06. April 2023.

UNIQA is the new exclusive sponsor of the Sarajevo Film Festival

The largest regional film event, which, like UNIQA, puts a special focus on the SEE countries, will celebrate its 29th edition this year, from August 11th to 18th, 2023

15. Februar 2023.

Film / Drama Series Submissions for the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival Programmes

Online film and drama series submissions for the programmes of the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival, which will be held from 11th to 18th August 2023, are now open.

Submit Your Film

31. Januar 2023.

In cinemas in BiH in 2022, 1,118,550 viewers

As of 31 December 2022, there were 1,118,550 viewers in cinemas in BiH last year, and the revenue generated at the box office in 2022 is more than 7 million BAM - 7,242,319 BAM

29. Decembar 2022.

„May Labour Day“ by Pjer Žalica available online from January 1st

Pjer Žalica’s new film “May Labour Day” will be available online from January 1st at 10:00

19. Decembar 2022.

Docu Rough Cut Boutique 2023 opens call for entries!

The programme is organized in three working modules: Sofia (first week of April 2023), Budapest (June 2023) and Sarajevo (August 2023)

01. Decembar 2022.

NETWORK OF FESTIVALS IN THE ADRIATIC REGION PRESENTS: Winter Edition

Four powerful cinematic stories from the region available online for free, 10 – 18 December

19. August 2022.

MAY LABOUR DAY by Pjer Žalica closed the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival

The 28th Sarajevo Film Festival closed by the world premiere of film MAY LABOUR DAY by Pjer Žalica, which was screened in the Open Air Programme. The film was shown in Open Air locations of Sarajevo Film Festival.

17. August 2022.

Promotion of film incentives in the Sarajevo Canton

As part of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival, in Cineplexx Sarajevo, a discussion was held on the topic "Promotion of film incentives in Sarajevo Canton - example of ILLYRICVM". The film ILLYRICVM by Simon Bogojević Narath is the first film created from the incentives of the Cantonal Government.

17. August 2022.

Paul Joseph Schrader prevented from coming to Sarajevo Film Festival

16. August 2022.

New generation’s fight for human rights

The fourteenth edition of the Human Rights Day as part of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival brought a panel discussion on the topic Where is justice? The documentary film THE NEW GREATNESS CASE by Anna Shishova formed the basis of the discussion in which the film's authors and protagonists took part. The panel was moderated by film critic Tue Steen Mueller.

16. August 2022.

Special screening of a BROTHERS

A special screening of the film BROTHERS by French director Isild Le Besco will be held tonight at 21:30 at the National Theater in Sarajevo.

15. August 2022.

Jesse Eisenberg: Sarajevo is my favorite city in the world

American Academy Award-nominated actor, director, playwright and author Jesse Eisenberg received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award for his outstanding contribution to the art of film at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema.

15. August 2022.

Meet Jesse Eisenberg, guest of “Grand Coffee with” Programme

Festival Square tomorrow, Tuesday, 16th at 12.15

15. August 2022.

Jesse Eisenberg at the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival

American Academy Award-nominated actor, director, playwright and author Jesse Eisenberg walked the Red Carpet in front of the Sarajevo National Theater.

15. August 2022.

Jesse Eisenberg today at the Red Carpet

American Academy Award-nominated actor, director, playwright and author Jesse Eisenberg will be an honorary guest at this year's 28th Sarajevo Film Festival will walk the Red Carpet in front of the Sarajevo National Theater tonight at 6:15 p.m.

15. August 2022.

Jesse Eisenberg at the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival

Tonight - on August 15th at 8.30 p.m., Sarajevo Film Festival will honour Eisenberg with the Heart of Sarajevo Award, ahead of a Special Screening of WHEN YOU FINISH SAVING THE WORLD – Eisenberg’s directorial feature debut

14. August 2022.

Awarded Hearts of Sarajevo for the Best TV series

The award ceremony for the best achievements in the category of TV series at the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival was held tonight in the Hotel Hills Sarajevo, under the patronage of BH Telecom.

14. August 2022.

Mads Mikkelsen received Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen received the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award for his outstanding contribution to the art of film at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema

14. August 2022.

Meet Mads Mikkelsen, guest of “Grand Coffee with” Programme

14. August 2022.

Mads Mikkelsen at the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen walked the Red Carpet in front of the Sarajevo National Theater.

13. August 2022.

Masterclass programme

12. August 2022.

The 28th Sarajevo Film Festival is open!

Directors Sergei Loznitsa and Ruben Östlund received Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Awards

09. August 2022.

Introducing the programme Dealing with the Past of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival

Dealing with the Past program of the 28th 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.

09. August 2022.

Best Photo of 28th Sarajevo Film Festival

Sarajevo Film Festival and UniCredit Bank have prepared an interesting and rewarding competition for BEST PHOTO. Anyone who likes to use their cameras, phones, tablets and other devices to capture interesting moments, can participate in an easy way.

08. August 2022.

Great audience interest in the Programme of the 28. Sarajevo Film Festival

Ticket sales for films in the Programme of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival at the Main Box Office (Bosanski Kulturni Centar, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) began today, August 8th at 10 a.m.

07. August 2022.

Ticket sales at the Main Box Office in BKC begin today at 10a.m., also available online ticket sale

Sarajevo Film Festival will reward the first ten customers at the Main Box Office with ten free tickets

07. August 2022.

Ticket sales at the Main Box Office in BKC for the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival begin tomorrow

Ticket sales for films in the programme of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival at the Main Box Office (Bosanski kulturni centar, Branilaca Sarajeva 24) will begin tomorrow, August 8 at 10 a.m.

04. August 2022.

Masterclasses Programme of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival

The series of talks in the Masterclasses Programme of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival will present some of the most famous film artists.

02. August 2022.

Record online ticket sales in the first 24 hours

During the first 24 hours from the start of online ticket sales for films in the programmes of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival, record sales and huge audience interest were recorded. Tickets for all the films in the programmes are always on sale - a certain number of film tickets are released each day. Tickets will also be on sale when the Main Box Office (Bosanski Cultural Center, Branilaca Sarajevo 24) opens on Monday, August 8 at 10 a.m.

01. August 2022.

Online ticket sales starts today

By paying for tickets with UniCredit Mastercard® cards via the online platform, you get a 30% discount

31. Juli 2022.

Buy tickets for the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival from tomorrow

Individual tickets are available starting from August 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at the Main Box Office

30. Juli 2022.

24 World and 9 International Premieres in BH Film Program of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival

This year's BH Film program organized by Association of Filmmakers in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in its 17th edition held within 28th Sarajevo Film Festival will present 54 films: 6 feature narrative films, 12 feature documentaries, 25 short fiction and documentaries, and 11 student films.

28. Juli 2022.

Nominees and Jury of the Sarajevo Film Festival’s Special Award for Promoting Gender Equality

The Sarajevo Film Festival Special Award for Promoting Gender Equality was established by Sarajevo Film Festival last year as a continuation of the activities in which the Sarajevo Film Festival contributes to the establishment of women's equality in the film industry.

25. Juli 2022.

Helena Vuković hosts the opening ceremony of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival

The 28th Sarajevo Film Festival will open on Friday, August 12th, with a ceremony at the Sarajevo National Theatre and a series of events leading up to it. The honor of leading the opening ceremony of the 28th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival was bestowed on Bosnian-Herzegovinian actress Helena Vuković.

21. Juli 2022.

28th Sarajevo Film Festival: 51 films to compete for Heart of Sarajevo awards

A total of 51 films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards at the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival. The Festival’s four competition sections – for feature, documentary, short and student film – will feature 21 world, 7 international, 1 European, 21 regional and 1 B&H premiere.

13. Juli 2022.

Paul Joseph Schrader to receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award

The Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award will be given to Schrader on August 13th at the Coca-Cola Open Air Cinema.

08. Juli 2022.

61 Participants Selected for Talents Sarajevo 2022

This year, participants of Talents Sarajevo hail from 16 of the 20 eligible nations

07. Juli 2022.

Applications for 28th Sarajevo Film Festival press accreditations are now open

Apply here

01. Juli 2022.

Early Bird registrations for the 28th 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.

30. Juni 2022.

Green Key presented to Sarajevo Film Festival

Sarajevo Film Festival will use electric and hybrid vehicles this year, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions during the Festival

28. Juni 2022.

Music and film spectacle "Birdman" with Antonio Sanchez live and "Burn After Reading" for the end of this year's Ponta Lopud Festival

The last festival night ended with the Last Dance party on the Šunj beach, held under the auspices of the Sarajevo Film Festival and the Tourist Board of the Canton of Sarajevo

10. Juni 2022.

17 nominees for the Heart of Sarajevo Awards for TV series of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival

This year the award categories have been expanded. The Heart of Sarajevo Awards for TV series will be awarded in two categories: drama series and comedy.

26. Maj 2022.

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

Apply here

16. Maj 2022.

Apply to volunteer and experience the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival in a special way!

Volunteer applications are open for the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival, and the online application can be completed until 17 June 2022.

Apply here

28. April 2022.

Spring Break Edition: Winning films of the festivals in Sarajevo, Zagreb, Belgrade and Herceg Novi are available online

The winning films of Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), Zagreb Film Festival (ZFF), Auteur Film Festival (FAF) and Herceg Novi Film Festival - Montenegro Film Festival (FFHN) will be screened at the Spring Break Edition of these festivals online on the platform Ondemand.kinomeetingpoint.ba.

16. Mart 2022.

Film / Drama Series Submissions for the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival Programmes

Online film and drama series submissions for the programmes of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival, which will be held from 12th to 19th August 2022, are now open.

11. Mart 2022.

Sarajevo Film Festival joins Ukraine to its regional programmes

As an international film festival with a focus on the Southeast Europe region, the Sarajevo Film Festival joins Ukraine to its official programmes

28. Februar 2022.

Applications begin for TV series for the Heart of Sarajevo Awards of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival

The applications are open for submission until 31 March 2022, free of charge.

14. Februar 2022.

Mirsad Purivatra Leaving the Position of Director of the Sarajevo Film Festival

I am proud of everything we have accomplished over the last 27 years. We started from nothing, when our city was under siege, and today we are a globally renowned institution attended by filmmakers and film industry professionals from the region and the whole world

17. Decembar 2021.

Cinema Night in Sarajevo

This holiday season, the Cinema Night will open Sarajevo cinemas to our citizens and tourists and invite them to enjoy movies for free

18. August 2021.

Green Festival – Sarajevo Film Festival Eco-Initiative

As part of the Green Festival eco-initiative, Sarajevo Film Festival is introducing green measures to reduce its environmental impact and to raise the awareness about the importance of eco-friendly behaviours.

16. August 2021.

Awarded Hearts of Sarajevo for the Best TV series

The award ceremony for the best achievements in the category of TV series at the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival was held tonight in the Hotel Holiday in Sarajevo.

16. August 2021.

Tonight at 8 PM, the award ceremony Heart of Sarajevo Award for TV series

Tonight at 8 PM, an award ceremony for the best achievements in the category of TV series will be held, and actors from throughout the region will come to the ceremony in Sarajevo.

15. August 2021.

Bono Vox and Wim Wenders today at 2.30 PM at the Red Carpet of the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival

Today at 2.30 pm, a special Red Carpet will be organized, on which Bono Vox is coming along with Wim Wenders, the winner of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo of the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival!

13. August 2021.

Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award: Wim Wenders

At the National Theater Sarajevo, Wim Wenders, one of the world’s most significant filmmakers, was presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo for his exceptional contribution to the art of film.

12. August 2021.

You can also watch the films of the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival online!

For all those who are not in Sarajevo for the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival or prefer to watch films from the comfort of their home, Sarajevo Film Festival also provides the most of films from its programme for watching online.

04. August 2021.

Buy tickets for the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival!

You can buy online tickets for all films in the programmes of the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival on our website.

28. Juli 2021.

Applications for 27th Sarajevo Film Festival press accreditations are now open!

Apply here

23. Juli 2021.

Dino Bajrović Hosting 27th Sarajevo Film Festival Opening Ceremony

The 27th Sarajevo Film Festival will be opened on Friday, 13 August, with a ceremony at the National Theatre in Sarajevo. The honour of hosting this year’s Sarajevo Film Festival was granted to a young actor from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dino Bajrović.

22. Juli 2021.

27th Sarajevo Film Festival: 48 films to compete for Heart of Sarajevo awards

A total of 48 films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards at the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival. The Festival’s four competition sections – for feature, documentary, short and student film – will feature 18 world, 3 international, 1 european, 25 regional and 1 B&H premieres.

19. Juli 2021.

New Main Festival Sponsor presented: UniCredit Bank

Ahead of the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival, which will take place from 13 to 20 August, a press conference was held at the Meeting Point cinema in Sarajevo, where jury members of the Competition Programme – Feature Film were announced, and the new main sponsor of the Festival: UniCredit Bank was presented.

28. Juni 2021.

Ponta Lopud gathers future stars of the regional cinema

There are fifteen film professionals – actresses, actors, directors and screenwriters – participating in the Ponta Lopud masterclass. They come from Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia and Kosovo.

25. Juni 2021.

The Network of Festivals in the Adriatic Region announces a new Audience Award

The Adriatic Audience Award will be presented to the best film in the cash amount of EUR 5,000 for the film cinema distribution in the territory of former Yugoslavia.

16. Juni 2021.

Cineplexx Sarajevo officially opened

The Cineplexx Sarajevo multiplex cinema was ceremoniously opened with the premiere screening of the film "Fast and Furious 9", followed by a social event.

14. Juni 2021.

We welcome Cineplexx Sarajevo, our new Festival location!

Multiplex Cineplexx in Sarajevo is opening on Thursday June 17th with the movie “Fast and Furious 9”!

11. Juni 2021.

Sixteen Series Nominated for Hearts of Sarajevo Awards for TV Series of the 27th Sarajevo Film Festival

Sarajevo Film Festival is introducing new awards: Hearts of Sarajevo for TV Series, with an aim to develop and stimulate production of high-quality audio-visual content.

03. Juni 2021.

Cineplexx Sarajevo opens on June 17th!

Cineplexx, the leading cinema chain in the region, is proud to announce the opening of Cineplexx Sarajevo on June 17th with the premiere movie "Fast & Furious 9"!

02. Juni 2021.

New Sarajevo Film Festival Awards: Hearts of Sarajevo for TV series

The Sarajevo Film Festival is introducing a new award category: Hearts of Sarajevo for TV Series, wishing to promote high-quality regional television series and their authors, actors, and actresses, and to heighten their international appeal.

26. April 2021.

EFA Young Audience Award for The Crossing

For the fifth year in a row, Sarajevo Film Festival and Meeting Point Cinema are the European Film Academy's partners in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

23. April 2021.

Dealing with the Past Programme also includes panels about drama series and role of artist

In addition to films and talks with filmmakers, two panel discussions will also be held: on Tuesday, 27 April and on Wednesday, 28 April, live from 18:00 to 19:30hrs on the Sarajevo Film Festival Facebook page.

21. April 2021.

Sarajevo Film Festival presents: Dealing with the Past Programme

From 24-30 April 2021 watch online for free at Ondemand.kinomeetingpoint.ba and at the Meeting Point cinema with free entry

20. April 2021.

Dealing with the Past programme of Sarajevo Film Festival free online in the region and at the Meeting Point cinema in Sarajevo

Sarajevo Film Festival presents the Dealing with the Past programme in a special edition – online – to the audience in the region and at the Meeting Point cinema

01. April 2021.

Spring Break Edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival announces line-up

From April 9th to 17th, films chosen by selectors from the four partner festivals will be shown to audiences in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Northern Macedonia, and Montenegro.

30. Mart 2021.

The first regional film festival: it is a joint project by the Sarajevo Film Festival, Zagreb Film Festival, Auteur Film Festival and Montenegro Film Festival

Festivals are places that help us decide about our future direction together, and show ourselves as members of the same community – a film community. Together we bring special and new experience of a regional film festival

11. Mart 2021.

Young People from Sarajevo also Choose the Winner of the EFA Young Audience Award

Young film lovers from 38 European countries including Bosnia and Herzegovina will once again choose the winner of the European Film Academy Young Audience Award.

08. Mart 2021.

27th Sarajevo Film Festival: Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award and “Tribute to” Programme dedicated to Wim Wenders

“We are delighted to honour one of the central figures of modern cinema. With his work in the field of visual arts as an exceptional filmmaker and photographer, Wim Wenders continues to give the audience unforgettable stories and emotions”, said Festival Director Mirsad Purivatra

21. August 2020.

26th Sarajevo Film Festival is over

14-21 August 2020 / ondemand.sff.ba

20. August 2020.

SMS Deutsch for Sarajevo Film Festival 2020 - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

As a gift to Sarajevo Film Festival and in honor of this year’s award winners, SMS Deutsch is playing for you tonight.

16. August 2020.

Authors about their films on FESTIVAL TV: SFF Talks with Filmmakers

Due to the pandemic, the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival is taking place online on the ondemand.sff.ba platform and the films from the Competition Feature and Documentary Program as well as the Open Air Selections are being accompanied by the Festival TV.

14. August 2020.

26th Sarajevo Film Festival is open: the world premiere of FOCUS, GRANDMA at ondemand.sff.ba watched by almost 14.000 people from 42 countries in the first two hours

The world premiere of a new film by Pjer Žalica, FOCUS, GRANDMA, opened the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival. It was a festival new record: the world premiere of Focus, Grandma was watched by almost 14.000 people from 42 countries in the first two hours of its showing on Festival online platform ondemand.sff.ba.

14. August 2020.

26th Sarajevo Film Festival is open: culture remains one of the key threads that binds the world together

The world premiere of a new film by Pjer Žalica, FOCUS, GRANDMA, opened the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival. Before the screening, a part of the film crew had a symbolic photo shoot on the red carpet outside the National Theatre of BiH.

14. August 2020.

Films competing for Audentia award for the best female director

Twelve feature films from the programme of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival are competing for the Audentia award. The members of the jury are: Aida Begić, film director (BiH), Marco Müller, artistic director of the international film festival ‘Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon’ (Italy/China), and Iris Zappe-Heller, deputy director and head of department of Gender Equality and Diversity of the Austrian Film Institute (Austria).

12. August 2020.

Belma Salkunić hosts the opening ceremony of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival

The 26th Sarajevo Film Festival will be opened on Friday, 14th of August, with the world premiere of Focus, Grandma by director Pjer Žalica, via ondemand.sff.ba.

10. August 2020.

Join 26th Sarajevo Film Festival on ondemand.sff.ba

Ondemand.sff.ba will be the central site for all the films, programmes, and contents of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival, not only for the viewers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also for regional and global film lovers.

07. August 2020.

Mads Mikkelsen to receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen is the recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival. The Award is given for outstanding contribution to the art of film. At this edition of the festival Mikkelsen will hold a Masterclass that the festival public will be able to watch online, via ondemand.sff.ba.

06. August 2020.

26th Sarajevo Film Festival Masterclasses

The 26th Sarajevo Film Festival presents this year’s series of Masterclasses. As always, they feature some of the most renowned filmmakers from all over the world. This year, the festival public will be able to watch them online, via ondemand.sff.ba.

05. August 2020.

Sarajevo Film Festival online via ondemand.sff.ba

Due to greatly increased concern regarding the epidemiological situation in Sarajevo, and record cases of COVID-19 infection in the city in the past several days, we at the Sarajevo Film Festival have made the decision to conduct the 2020 edition of all festival events entirely online from 14 to 21 August.

03. August 2020.

Register on ondemand.sff.ba and enjoy the selection of films and programmes of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival from homes across B&H!

The 26th Sarajevo Film Festival will be held from 14th to 21st August in a modified format and with lower capacities of cinemas, and a part of the programme will be held online.

02. August 2020.

The jury of Competition Programme – Student Film 2020.

International relations coordinator at Film Center Serbia Anđelija Andrić, general manager at Cannes Cinéfondation Georges Goldenstern and producer Lana Matić will serve on the jury of Competition Programme – Student Film at 26th Sarajevo Film Festival.

29. Juli 2020.

Jury of the European Short Film 2020

Animator Aleta Rajič, curator Amila Ramović and programmer Andrei Tănăsescu will serve on the European Short Film Jury of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival.

28. Juli 2020.

The most anticipated regional TV series in the AVANTPREMIERE SERIES programme

Each of the series is characterized by an interesting story, a great cast and a high level of production.

27. Juli 2020.

Talents Sarajevo 2020 welcomes 62 participants in online edition

This year, the “Promising Filmmakers” come from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Greece, Georgia, Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary, Romania, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, and Turkey.

27. Juli 2020.

Sarajevo Film Festival hosts this year’s Audentia award ceremony supporting women in film

This year, Sarajevo Film Festival will host the fifth Audentia award ceremony for the best female director, founded by Council of Europe’s Eurimages fund to promote gender equality in the European film industry.

23. Juli 2020.

26th Sarajevo Film Festival: 49 films to compete for Heart of Sarajevo awards

A total of 49 films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards at the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival. The Festival’s four competition sections – for feature, documentary, short and student film – will feature 29 world, 6 international, 2 european, 11 regional and 1 Bosnian-Herzegovinian premieres.

21. Juli 2020.

Jury of the Competition Programme - Short Film 2020

Director Stefan Đorđević, director Thanasis Neofotistos and director, screenwriter and producer Ines Tanović will serve on the Jury of the Competition Programme - Short Film of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival.

21. Juli 2020.

Jury of the Competition Programme - Documentary Film 2020

Producer Lejla Dedić, Director Goran Dević and Documentary Consultant and Critic Tue Steen Müller will serve on the Jury of the Competition Programme - Documentary Film of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival.

17. Juli 2020.

CineLink Industry Days sets a new format for 2020

In the run up to the 18th edition of the CineLink Industry Days, Sarajevo Film Festival is announcing a new structure of the largest industry event in Southeast Europe.

16. Juli 2020.

World Premiere of FOCUS, GRANDMA by Bosnian director Pjer Žalica opens the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival

The world premiere of the film FOCUS, GRANDMA / KONCENTRIŠI SE, BABA by Bosnian director Pjer Žalica will open the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival.

15. Juli 2020.

Jury of the Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival

Director and writer Michel Hazanavicius (President of the Jury), Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Festival Carlo Chatrian, actress Jadranka Đokić, Director Srdan Golubović and Head of Industry and Training projects of the Morelia Film Festival Andrea Stavenhagen will serve on the Jury of the Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival.

13. Juli 2020.

Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award and Tribute to programme dedicated to Michel Franco

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to cinematic art as well as for his support of the Sarajevo Film Festival, the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award will be given to one of highest-profile independent filmmakers, author with impressive and recognizable artistic language. Franco will also be honoured with a retrospective of his works in the Festival’s Tribute to Programme.

29. Juni 2020.

Poster of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival

Welcome at the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival from 14-21 of August 2020!

26. Juni 2020.

26th Sarajevo Film Festival announces call for volunteers

Every year, volunteers help make the Sarajevo Film Festival a vibrant and successful event. Applications will remain open until July 30.

24. Juni 2020.

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

This project 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

29. Maj 2020.

CineLink Work in Progress Call for Entries 2020

CineLink Work in Progress call for entries is now open. Deadline for submitting the applications is July 1st 2020.

29. Maj 2020.

Sarajevo Film Festival on We Are One: Join Us on YouTube!

The world's biggest film festivals, including Sarajevo Film Festival, unite for a 10-day streaming event on YouTube, from May 29 – June 7 at YouTube.com/WeAreOne.

29. Maj 2020.

We Are One: A Global Film Festival Virtual Roundtable

Robert de Niro, Jane Rosenthal, Robert Kyncl, Cameron Bailey, Joana Vicente, Smriti Kiran, Jovan Marjanović, Takeo Hisamatsu in conversation about festivals and We Are One: A Global Film Festival

26. Maj 2020.

We Are One: A Global Film Festival Announces Lineup

10-Day Digital Festival, Produced and Organized by Tribeca Enterprises and YouTube, will Feature Programming from Festivals including Berlin International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Sarajevo Film Festival and Venice Film Festival

11. Maj 2020.

CineLink Drama Selection 2020

11. Maj 2020.

CineLink Co-Production Market 2020 Selection

04. Maj 2020.

Sarajevo’s CineLink Industry Days announces first projects selected to its Co-Production Market and Drama strands

CineLink’s activities for this year have continued (almost) as planned, amid the pandemic uncertainty.

27. April 2020.

Sarajevo Film Festival In We Are One: A Global Film Festival Starting May 29

The 10-day digital festival, produced and organized by Tribeca Enterprises, will feature programming from 20 festivals including Berlin International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival and many more, enabling audiences to experience films from around the world

22. April 2020.

CineLink Co-Production Market Second Call for Entries

Sarajevo Film Festival & CineLink Industry Days are announcing the Second Call for entries for CineLink Co-production Market 2020. The deadline for submitting your project is June 3, 2020.

19. Februar 2020.

A New Film by Romanian Director Cristi Puiu is coproduced with “Produkcija Sarajevo 2006”

After the film SIERANEVADA from 2016, which was in the official selection of the 69th Cannes Film Festival, Sarajevo-based production house “Produkcija Sarajevo 2006” from Bosnia and Herzegovina and its producer Mirsad Purivatra joined forces again with famous Romanian filmmaker Cristi Puiu in his new film MALMKROG.

18. Februar 2020.

Michel Hazanavicius Jury President of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival

The renowned French filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius, an Academy Award winner for his acclaimed film THE ARTIST, will preside over the Jury of the Competition Programme - Feature Film of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival.

16. Februar 2020.

Film / Drama Series Submissions for the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival Programmes

Online film and drama series submissions for the programmes of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival, which will be held from 14th to 21st August 2020, are now open.

20. Decembar 2019.

Thank you for the unforgettable 25th Sarajevo Film Festival and see you again in 2020!

The 25th Sarajevo Film Festival has captured the attention of many young people who contributed, with their work and effort, to the unique festival atmosphere.

09. Decembar 2019.

Sarajevo Film Festival and Balkan Documentary Center announce the DOCU ROUGH CUT BOUTIQUE call for entries

Organized by Sarajevo Film Festival and Balkan Documentary Center, Docu Rough Cut Boutique is a regional platform dedicated to documentary projects in the advanced phase of the editing process.

27. Novembar 2019.

FOCUS GRANDMA - A New Film by Bosnian Director Pjer Zalica

Bosnian director Pjer Zalica has made a new film under the working title FOCUS GRANDMA, which is shot in Sarajevo.

07. Novembar 2019.

Sarajevo Film Festival has been granted support by UNESCO to execute a study on its impact on BiH

The Sarajevo Film Festival has been granted support by UNESCO to execute a study on its cultural, economic and social impact on Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

01. Novembar 2019.

Purivatra: Status of UNESCO City of Film is an immense potential for Sarajevo

On the occasion of the World Cities Day, which is marked annually on October 31st in Paris, UNESCO announced that Sarajevo has been granted the status of the UNESCO City of Film. UNESCO grants the City of Film status to cities with a rich cinematographic history, prominent films festivals, and notable film locations and production infrastructure, which are committed to the development and promotion of filmmaking.

04. Oktobar 2019.

CineLink Industry Days invites you to join all about content creation event - NEM Zagreb

New Europe Market presents winter edition of the event which will take place from 11th until 13th of December at Esplanade Zagreb Hotel.

13. Septembar 2019.

Thank You For Being With Us

23. August 2019.

Screenings at Open Air locations are moving to indoor cinemas

Due to rain, today's screenings at open air locations will be moving to indoor cinemas.

23. August 2019.

Cineplexx at the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival

Festive celebration of the new cinema during the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival in Hotel Holiday.

22. August 2019.

Award Ceremony tonight in National Theatre

25. Sarajevo Film Festival Award Ceremony will be held tonight at 20:00 in National Theatre.

22. August 2019.

25th Sarajevo Film Festival Partners' Awards

20. August 2019.

Tim Roth Received Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award Tonight

In recognition of his exceptional contribution to the art of film, Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award was given out to British actor Tim Roth.

20. August 2019.

Subsidies for film and television production

On Tuesday, August 20th, government representatives of the Sarajevo Canton and representatives from the Sarajevo Film Festival held a press conference at the Festival Square to announce a new government project to the public.

19. August 2019.

Tim Roth to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award

In recognition of his exceptional contribution to the art of film, Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award will be given out to British actor Tim Roth.

19. August 2019.

Get the official SFF app!

The new app was made in partnership with BH Telecom.

18. August 2019.

Isabelle Huppert Receives Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award in National Theatre

Tonight in National Theatre the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award was given out to legendary French actress Isabelle Huppert.

18. August 2019.

A Talk with Brigitte Lacombe

A talk regarding the exhibition "Cinema | Portraits Brigitte Lacombe; Photographs 1975-2017" will be held today at the National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at 17:30.

18. August 2019.

Masterclass with Alejandro González Iñárritu

Mexican director, producer and screenwriter Alejandro G. Iñárritu held his Masterclass in packed National Theatre today.

16. August 2019.

Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award to Pawel Pawlikowski

Sarajevo Film Festival pays tribute to director Pawel Pawlikowski and honours him for his outstanding contribution to the art of film and his lasting friendship with the city of Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The acclaimed director was presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award.

16. August 2019.

Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award to Alejandro González Iñárritu

Mexican director, producer and screenwriter Alejandro G. Iñárritu is one of the most acclaimed and well-regarded filmmakers working today, known for telling poignant and international stories about the human condition.

16. August 2019.

25th Sarajevo Film Festival Opened Tonight

The jubilee 25th edition of Sarajevo Film Festival started tonight. The Festival was opened with a series of festive events, and the central ceremony took place in the National Theatre.

16. August 2019.

Red Carpet Guests for the Opening Night of 25th Sarajevo Film Festival

The recipients of the 2019 Honorary Heart of Sarajevo, Oscar-winning directors Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu and Pawel Pawlikowski, as well as Oscar-winning production designer Eugenio Caballero and cast and crew of THE SON, led by director Ines Tanović, will walk the Red carpet of the Sarajevo Film Festival on the opening night of the leading film showcase in Southeast Europe.

16. August 2019.

Masterclass with Isabelle Huppert

Use the opportunity to meet the legendary French actress! At 18:00 on Sunday, August 18, at the Meeting Point Cinema in Sarajevo, the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival is organizing a Masterclass with Isabelle Huppert – a winner of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award.

16. August 2019.

Best Photo of the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival Contest

During the 25th anniversary edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival, the Festival and Raiffeisen Bank are organizing the creative and rewarding Best Photo contest.

15. August 2019.

Special Screening of FRANKIE

A special screening of film FRANKIE, which stars Isabelle Huppert, this year’s recepient of Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award, will be held on August 17, at 11:00 in Cinema City. FRANKIE, directed by American director Ira Sachs, premiered at Cannes earlier this year.

15. August 2019.

Meet the guests of Open Air section who will participate in „Coffee with...“ program

During the silver jubilee edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival, our “Coffee with…” side program will host filmmakers of LES MISERABLES, STITCHES and IT MUST BE HEAVEN.

15. August 2019.

Everything set for the opening of 25th Sarajevo Film Festival!

All preparations are completed for the opening of the jubilee edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival, held August 16-23 under the patronage of UNESCO. Some 3,000 colourful chairs have been set up at Raiffeisen Open Air, the Festival’s biggest venue. A new, specially designed red carpet was rolled out outside the National Theatre in Sarajevo.

15. August 2019.

Isabelle Huppert to Receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award

In recognition of her exceptional contribution to the art of film, French actress Isabelle Huppert will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival.

12. August 2019.

Sarajevo Film Festival is gifting special tickets to mark its 25th anniversary

We have been together for 25 years: us, our audience and Sarajevo. From August 16th to 23rd, together we will again celebrate movie magic at the 25th edition of the annual Sarajevo Film Festival which will be held on its silver jubilee under the motto Sarajevo mon amour.

10. August 2019.

House of Shorts the hub for short film screenings and social events once again

Once again, the House of Shorts - located in the former Art Cinema Kriterion - will be the central venue for screenings of numerous short films included in the 2019 lineup of various Sarajevo Film Festival sections.

09. August 2019.

The Main Box Office is Open!

Sale of individual tickets for the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival started this Friday (August 9th) at the Main Box Office.

08. August 2019.

Main Box Office Opens Tomorrow, First 10 Customers to Get Prizes

Sale of individual tickets for the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival starts this Friday (August 9th) at the Main Box Office.

08. August 2019.

Gael Garcia Bernal among special guests of the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival

Celebrated Mexican actor-director Gael Garcia Bernal, the winner of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award of the 2014 Sarajevo Film Festival, will be a special guest of the Festival’s 25th edition.

07. August 2019.

Cinema | Portraits Brigitte Lacombe Photographs 1975-2017

An exhibition by photographer Brigitte Lacombe, National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, from 17 August to 7 September 2019.

06. August 2019.

25th anniversary of SÁTÁNTANGÓ at the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival

25 years after its original release, SÁTÁNTANGÓ, a masterpiece by Hungarian director Béla Tarr, has received 4K digital restoration, which will be shown at the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival.

03. August 2019.

On-line ticket sales open

02. August 2019.

Actor Igor Skvarica to Host Official Opening Ceremony of the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival

The 25th Sarajevo Film Festival will kick off on Friday, August 16, with an official opening ceremony at the National Theater in Sarajevo that will cap a series of festive events planned throughout the day. The official opening ceremony of the Festival’s silver jubilee edition will be hosted by Bosnian actor Igor Skvarica.

01. August 2019.

On-line ticket sales open on August 3 at 12:00

On-line ticket sales for all festival screenings will commence on August 3 at 12:00.

31. Juli 2019.

Most Anticipated Regional Drama Series to be Presented in Avant Premiere Gala

In the Avant Premiere Gala programme of the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival, the festivalgoers will get a sneak preview of the five most anticipated regional drama series which are scheduled to air this fall. Each of the five high-end productions to be presented in the programme is characterised by interesting plotline and excellent cast.

26. Juli 2019.

Alejandro González Iñárritu to receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award

Mexican director, producer and screenwriter Alejandro G. Iñárritu is one of the most acclaimed and well-regarded filmmakers working today, known for telling poignant and international stories about the human condition.

24. Juli 2019.

BH FILM PROGRAM: 69 films, 41 World and 3 International Premieres!

This year's BH FILM program organized by Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina in its 14th edition as part of the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival, will present 69 films: 9 feature narrative films, 6 feature documentaries, 3 medium length fiction films, 19 middle-length and short documentaries, 17 short fiction and animated films, 14 student films.

23. Juli 2019.

Jury and Bh. Film Student selection announced!

Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina in collaboration with Sarajevo Film Festival annually organizes Film programme of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 17 to 22 August. Part of this section is the student program which this year brings 14 student films from BiH film schools and academies.

20. Juli 2019.

Participants selected for the Masterclass with international Casting Directors

20.07.2019. - The International Casting Directors Network (ICDN) and the Sarajevo Film Festival announce the results of the call for applications for actresses and actors from Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo* and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The three-day Masterclass will take place from the 19th to the 23rd of August, 2019, as part of the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival.

18. Juli 2019.

THE SON by Bosnian director Ines Tanović to open 25th Sarajevo Film Festival

The silver jubilee edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Bosnian director Ines Tanović’s THE SON which has been selected for the Festival’s Competition Program - Feature Film. The film will be simultaneously screened on August 16 at the National Theatre and the Raiffeisen Open Air Cinema in Sarajevo.

18. Juli 2019.

25th Sarajevo Film Festival: 53 films to compete for Heart of Sarajevo awards

A total of 53 films will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo awards at the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival. The Festival’s four competition sections – for feature, documentary, short and student film – will feature 23 world, 4 international, 24 regional and 2 Bosnian-Herzegovinian premieres.

16. Juli 2019.

BH Telecom announced as main sponsor of the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival

From the very beginnings, when the Sarajevo Film Festival was born out of the idea of enthusiasts who believed in their ability to bring change to cinema in Bosnia and Herzegovina, among those who gladly gave it their support was the former JP PTT of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as the Festival’s main sponsor.

12. Juli 2019.

Berlinale Golden Bear Winner Nadav Lapid to attend Sarajevo Film Festival

Nadav Lapid, winner of the Golden Bear at the 2019 Berlinale International Film Festival, will be attending the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival as a member of the Student Film Jury.

09. Juli 2019.

Mastercard and Sarajevo Film Festival announced fifth year of partnership

Mastercard and Sarajevo Film Festival announced extension of their partnership and this will be the fifth year in a row that Mastercard is golden sponsor of the most renowned art event in the region.

05. Juli 2019.

Sarajevo Film Festival gets a new red carpet for its silver jubilee

To mark 25 years since its establishment, the Sarajevo Film Festival will officially roll out a new red carpet!

04. Juli 2019.

Oscar-Winning Production Designer Eugenio Caballero to open Talents Sarajevo

Eugenio Caballero, the Academy Award-winning production designer of Guillermo del Toro’s PAN’S LABYRINTH, will open this year's Talents Sarajevo at the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival.

26. Juni 2019.

Become a Volunteer and Experience the Festival in a New Way!

Volunteer applications are now open until July 25th.

19. Juni 2019.

Sarajevo is blooming

The city is bustling with flowers and life because of our new posters for the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival! Let's celebrate our birthday together - Sarajevo mon amour...

29. Maj 2019.

25th Sarajevo Film Festival to be held under the patronage of UNESCO

The 25th edition of the annual Sarajevo Film Festival will be held under the patronage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO. The UNESCO has recognized the Sarajevo Film Festival “as an event in line with the priorities of the Organization aimed at promoting dialogue and tolerance through the arts”, the UNESCO Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, wrote in a letter.

28. Maj 2019.

Early Bird registration for the Sarajevo Film Festival's Accreditations

25th Sarajevo Film Festival will this year be held from 16 to 23 August. Festival days will offer a unique opportunity to present films, establish and strengthen numerous contacts, but also to experience unforgettable meetings with numerous film professionals and film audience.

28. Maj 2019.

CineLink Work in Progress Call for Entries

CineLink Work in Progress call for entries is now open. Deadline for submitting the applications is June 30th 2019.

21. Maj 2019.

Sarajevo Film Festival Becomes an Oscar®-qualifying Festival

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded the Sarajevo Film Festival the status of the Oscar® Academy Award qualifying film festival in the Short Film category.

16. Maj 2019.

SEE Factory 2019 films premiered in La Quinzaine in Cannes

Five short films shot in Sarajevo and made by ten emerging directors from Bosnia & Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia – coupled with directors from Greece, Romania, Israel and Brazil, opened the 2019 Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des réalisateurs) at Cannes.

16. Maj 2019.

Ruben Östlund to chair 25th Sarajevo Film Festival jury

One of contemporary cinema's most respected authors, Swedish director and Palme d'Or winner Ruben Östlund will preside over the Competition Programme - Feature Film Jury at the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival.

20. Mart 2019.

The 9th Docu Rough Cut Boutique announces selected projects for 2019

For the first time Docu Rough Cut Boutique will be organized into three modules and we are proud to announce a project selection for this edition.

06. Mart 2019.

Shooting has begun in Sarajevo of short films backed by the SEE Factory project

Shooting of five short films that will open the 2019 Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des réalisateurs) at Cannes has begun in Sarajevo.

06. Mart 2019.

CineLink Drama 2019

With the CineLink Drama call we are looking for new series currently being developed to take part in the CineLink 4-day-long project development workshop in April 2019, and present them at CineLink Industry Days in August.

26. Februar 2019.

Five short films made in Sarajevo to open the 2019 edition of the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight

The Southeast Europe Factory, the latest edition of La Factory project by DW and Directors’ Fortnight, is joining forces with the Sarajevo Film Festival, Film Center Serbia, Macedonian Film Agency, Film Center Slovenia and Film Center Montenegro to produce five 10 minute short films by ten emerging directors.

18. Februar 2019.

Film Submissions for the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival Programmes

Online film submissions for the programmes of the 25th Sarajevo Film Festival, which will be held from 16th to 23rd August 2019, are now open.

18. August 2018.

Srđan Dunđerović is the Author of the Best Photo of the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival

18. August 2018.

24th Sarajevo Film Festival Final Report

The Sarajevo Film Festival is an international film festival with a special focus on the region of South East Europe.

16. August 2018.

Award Ceremony tonight in National Theatre

The 24. Sarajevo Film Festival Award Ceremony will be held tonight at 20:00 in National Theatre. The Red Carpet Ceremony will start at 19:30. The Heart of Sarajevo will be awarded in the categories of best feature, documentary, short and student film. CineLink awards will also be given out.

16. August 2018.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 8

See what films are on today's schedule for the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival!

15. August 2018.

Sarajevo Film Festival takes a stand for gender equality in the film industry

Sarajevo Film Festival drew attention to high representation of women in all segments of the Festival by gathering attending directors, members of the jury, producers, actresses and other film workers who participate in the programs of Sarajevo Film Festival on the Red Carpet today at 7:10 p.m. in front of the National Theatre.

15. August 2018.

Screenings at Open Air locations are moving to indoor cinemas

Due to rain, today's screenings at open air locations will be moving to indoor cinemas.

15. August 2018.

Sarajevo Film Festival Signatory of the 5050x2020 Charter

Sarajevo Film Festival signs the 5050x2020 Charter as its contribution to establishment of gender parity and inclusion in the film industry.

14. August 2018.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 6

See what films are on today's schedule for the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival!

14. August 2018.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 5

See what films are on today's schedule for the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival!

13. August 2018.

Policy Day at Sarajevo Film Festival: Bosna and Herzegovina signed a new cinematographic coproduction agreement with France

On the fourth day of the Sarajevo Film Festival, the Minister of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Adil Osmanović, and Guillaume Rousson, Ambassador of France in Bosnia and Herzegovina, signed a cinematographic co-production agreement that will contemporise the legal framework for co-productions between the two countries.

12. August 2018.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 4

See what films are on today's schedule for the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival!

11. August 2018.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 3

See what films are on today's schedule for the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival!

11. August 2018.

Exhibition TURKEY CINEMASCOPE by Nuri Bilge Ceylan opened today

Sarajevo Film Festival presents a selection of photographic works from Ceylan’s rich artistic opus at the exhibition Turkey Cinemascope.

11. August 2018.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 2

See what films are on today's schedule for the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival!

10. August 2018.

Sarajevo Film Festival opened tonight

The 24th edition of Sarajevo Film Festival started tonight. The Festival was opened with a series of festive events, and the central ceremony took place, as in previous years, at the National Theatre.

09. August 2018.

Nuri Bilge Ceylan: Turkey Cinemascope

Sarajevo Film Festival will present a selection of photographic works from Ceylan’s rich artistic opus at the exhibition Turkey Cinemascope.

09. August 2018.

All set for 24th Sarajevo Film Festival

08. August 2018.

Actor Alban Ukaj to Host Sarajevo Film Festival Official Opening Ceremony

The 24th Sarajevo Film Festival will open on Friday, August 10, with a series of festive events that will gather numerous guests, audience and friends of Sarajevo Film Festival in the opening night. The official opening ceremony will be hosted by actor Alban Ukaj.

31. Juli 2018.

Sarajevo Film Festival generated $30,8m for local economy and has a positive effect on international perception of Bosnia and Herzegovina

An independent study on economic, cultural and social impact of Sarajevo Film Festival, conducted by Olsberg SPI, showed that the festival generated $30,8m income for the local economy, and jobs for 1.385 workers. Total economic output from the Festivals activities in 2017 amounted to $6,1m and 99 full time employees. For each Bosnian marka (BAM) of public money put into the Festival, BAM 2.11 ($1.3) of total taxation was generated. Festival contributes to development of the film industry in the region, has a positive effect on the image of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and creates a sense of unity among the locals.

30. Juli 2018.

Tickets available at the Main Box Office

You can also still buy tickets online.

15. Juli 2018.

Get the official SFF app!

12. Juli 2018.

BH Film Program: 77 Films, 21 World and 13 International Premieres!

This year's BH FILM program organized by Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina in its 13th edition will present 77 films: 13 feature narrative films, 7 feature documentaries, 14 middle-length and short documentaries, 19 short fiction and animated films, 20 student and 6 films in Special screening dedicated to children’s films production.

10. Juli 2018.

I ♥ FILM Call for Submissions

Sarajevo Film Festival invites everyone who shares our passion for film to apply for participation in I ♥ FILM Program!

27. Juni 2018.

Call for Volunteers

19. Maj 2018.

Nuri Bilge Ceylan's 'The Wild Pear Tree' gets ovations and glowing reviews at Cannes

The Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan's latest film, THE WILD PEAR TREE (AHLAT AGACI), was screened in the Competition program of the 71st Cannes Film Festival on Friday evening.

15. Maj 2018.

Shooting of Sarajevo City of Film projects

Shooting of Sarajevo City of Film projects has begun on Tuesday in Sarajevo. Four projects by young filmmakers from the region will be shot in Sarajevo in the period from May 15 to 30. The films will be produced by Obala Art Center.

08. Maj 2018.

CineLink Co-production Market announces a new development award

Sarajevo Film Festival is honored to announce a new development award for fiction feature length projects presented at CineLink Co-Production Market worth €10,000 in cash, sponsored by Film Center Montenegro.

21. Februar 2018.

Film Submissions for the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival Programmes

Online film submissions for the programmes of the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival, which will be held from 10th to 17th August 2018, started on Wednesday 21st February 2018.

30. Oktobar 2017.

Shooting of Martin Turk's Feature Film "A Good Day's Work" Begins in Sarajevo

Last weekend, shooting of the film A GOOD DAY'S WORK by the Slovenian director Martin Turk started in Sarajevo. The film is being produced by the Obala Art Centre as part of the Sarajevo City of Film for Global Screen project.

29. Septembar 2017.

Council of Europe Adopts Landmark Recommendation on Gender Equality in the Audiovisual Sector

This follows the Council of Europe’s Sarajevo Conference Declaration which was adopted in August 2015 during the Sarajevo Film Festival under the Bosnia and Herzegovina Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers.

19. August 2017.

23rd Sarajevo Film Festival Final Report

The Sarajevo Film Festival continuously develops its recognizable concept as an international film festival with a clear focus on Southeast European films. The 23rd edition was enhanced in several segments, which create additional value for film professionals and general audiences alike.

18. August 2017.

alzira_lejla wins photo contest of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival!

The winner of this year’s Photo Contest of the Sarajevo Film Festival and the Raiffeisen Bank is alzira_lejla. We congratulate alzira_lejla for winning the contest prize -Action CamCorder!

18. August 2017.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 8

See what films are on today's schedule for the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival!

17. August 2017.

Audience Award of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival

17. August 2017.

Sarajevo Film Festival Awards Ceremony

The official award ceremony of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival is to be held in the National Theatre in Sarajevo this evening.

17. August 2017.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 7

See what films are on today's schedule for the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival!

16. August 2017.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 6

See what films are on today's schedule for the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival!

15. August 2017.

John Cleese arrives in Sarajevo

The legendary British comedian John Cleese arrived tonight in Sarajevo where on Wednesday he will be presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival, for outstanding contribution to film.

15. August 2017.

Cooperation between Sarajevo Film Festival and Doha Film Institute continues

Cooperation between the Sarajevo Film Festival and the Doha Film Institute (DFI) lasts for five years now, within a mutual partnership.

14. August 2017.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 5

See what films are on today's schedule for the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival!

14. August 2017.

Human Rights Day of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival

For the ninth year in a row, the Sarajevo Film Festival, in cooperation with the Government of Switzerland and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, hosted the Human Rights Day.

13. August 2017.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 4

See what films are on today's schedule for the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival!

13. August 2017.

Honorary Heart of Sarajevo for Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone, distinguished American director, three-times Oscar winner, will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo tonight at the Raiffeisen Open Air Cinema for his exceptional contribution to art of film.

13. August 2017.

Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award: Oliver Stone

At the Raiffeisen Open Air Cinema, in front of audience of more than 3,000, Oliver Stone, distinguished American Director and three-times Oscar winner, was presented with the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo for his exceptional contribution to film art.

13. August 2017.

Screenings again in outdoor cinemas - wear warm clothes

12. August 2017.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 3

See what films are on today's schedule for the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival!

12. August 2017.

Screenings at Open Air Locations Moving to Indoor Cinemas

Due to rain, on Saturday, 12th of August, the screenings at open air locations will be moving to indoor cinemas.

11. August 2017.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 2

See what films are on today's schedule for the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival!

11. August 2017.

The 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival is open

The 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival was officially opened tonight in a gala ceremony at Sarajevo National Theatre.

11. August 2017.

Joshua Oppenheimer Arrives in Sarajevo

American director Joshua Oppenheimer arrived to Sarajevo as guest at the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival to present within the Tribute To Programme the works that have placed him among the most significant film authors of present days.

11. August 2017.

Festival Eating Point – Unique Combination of Enjoying in Films and Tasty Delicacies

Aiming to create unique festival atmosphere, the Sarajevo Film Festival and its partner and main sponsor Coca-Cola present, for the first time in Sarajevo, a new and unique venue – the Festival Eating Point by Coca-Cola.

11. August 2017.

The 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival is open

The 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival opened tonight with the gala ceremony at Sarajevo National Theatre.

09. August 2017.

New editions of Dealing with the Past and True Stories Market to Be Presented at Sarajevo Film Festival

The Sarajevo Film Festival continues to provide a platform to help shed light on the consequences of the wars in the former Yugoslavia, and for using film to bring important stories related to these events to wider audiences. The aim of the Dealing with the Past and True Stories Market projects is to increase awareness, dialogue and knowledge, and has already seen concrete results in the form of a finished film.

07. August 2017.

Honoring 20 years of Factum

Factum is the leading independent documentary film production house in Croatia. It was founded by Nenad Puhovski in 1997 within the Drama Arts Center of the (Soros’s) Open Society Institution.

07. August 2017.

Actress Amila Terzimehić to Host Opening Ceremony of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival

The 23rd edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival will kick off on Friday 11 August with a number of special events which are expected to bring together numerous festival guests, moviegoers and friends of the Festival.

28. Juli 2017.

Programme of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival Announced

The complete programme of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival is announced on Friday, 28 July.

19. Juli 2017.

B&H Film Programme

This year's program organized by Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina in its 12th edition will present 75 films.

19. Juli 2017.

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: Women’s rights today: regression, stagnation or progress?

In cooperation with the Government of Switzerland, the Sarajevo Film Festival will host the Human Rights Day for the ninth year in a row.

17. Juli 2017.

Competition Programme – Short Film and Competition Programme – Student Film

10. Juli 2017.

Jury and Student Selection of the Film Program of B&H Announced

Program will bring 13 student films from B&H film schools and academies.

03. Juli 2017.

I ♥ FILM Call for Submissions

Sarajevo Film Festival invite everyone who shares our passion for film to apply for participation in I ♥ FILM Program!

08. Maj 2017.

"Goodbye Berlin" Wins EFA Young Audience Award

This year, Sarajevo joined European cities in selecting the winner of the European Film Academy’s Young Audience Award.

21. April 2017.

Sarajevo to Join Voting for the EFA Young Audience Award This Year

This year, Sarajevo will join 37 European cities that participate in the selection of a film that is to be presented with the European Film Academy's Young Audience Award.

16. Mart 2017.

Pingyao "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" International Film Festival to be Inaugurated This October

On March 16, 2017, a press conference at the China Film Directors Centre in Beijing was held to announce the inaugural Pingyao International Film Festival will be held October 19-26, 2017, in Pingyao, Shanxi Province, China, a city that enjoys 2700 years of history.

15. Mart 2017.

Champion of Regional Cooperation Award Presented to Sarajevo Film Festival

Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) was officially presented with Champion of Regional Cooperation award in Sarajevo on Wednesday.

15. Februar 2017.

Film Submissions for the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival Programmes

Online film submissions for the programmes of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival, which will be held from 11th to 18th August 2017, started on Wednesday, February 15th 2017.

08. Februar 2017.

New Format, New Programmes, New Venues

The Sarajevo Film Festival continuously develops its recognizable concept as an international film festival with a clear focus on Southeast European films. The upcoming 23rd edition will be enhanced in several segments, which will create additional value for film professionals and general audiences alike.

04. Oktobar 2016.

Certificates of Appreciation for Outstanding Volunteers of 22nd SFF

The Sarajevo Film Festival organized on Tuesday evening a special ceremony to present the hardest working and the most committed volunteers of its 22nd edition with certificates of appreciation.

13. Septembar 2016.

1st Edition of ArteKino - European Online Film Festival

From September 12, ARTE and the platform Festival Scope launched ArteKino Festival, a new online film festival, aimed at movie goers all over Europe, who wish to discover a selection of European productions that are among the most original and stimulating of the year.

24. August 2016.

Emir Handžo is author of the winning photograph in Best Photo contest

21. August 2016.

22nd Sarajevo Film Festival Final Report

The Sarajevo Film Festival is an international film festival with a special focus on the regions of South East Europe and Southern Caucasus.

20. August 2016.

Sarajevo Film Festival Awards Ceremony

The 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival will close tonight with the official award ceremony to be held in the National Theatre.

19. August 2016.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 9

See what films are on today's schedule for the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival!

18. August 2016.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 8

See what films are on today's schedule for the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival!

18. August 2016.

HBO ADRIA launches “FIRST DRAFT” contest at Sarajevo Film Festival

17. August 2016.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 7

See what films are on today's schedule for the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival!

17. August 2016.

Liam Cunningham in Sarajevo

Irish actor Liam Cunningham, well known for his roles in Ken Loach’s award winning THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY; as Sir Davos Seaworth in HBO’s hit series GAME OF THRONES; and Steve McQueen’s HUNGER (which Cunningham presented at SFF in 2008) has arrived in Sarajevo.

17. August 2016.

An additional screening of film THE SIEGE

Due to the great interest, we have organized an additional screening of THE SIEGE.

17. August 2016.

Daily Screenings Schedule - Day 6

See what films are on today's schedule for the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival!

16. August 2016.

Screenings at Open Air Locations Moving to Indoor Cinemas

Due to rain, on Wednesday 17th of August the screenings at open air locations will be moving to indoor cinemas.

16. August 2016.

True Stories Market connects filmmakers with war documentation

Part of the Sarajevo Film Festival's Dealing with the Past programme, the new True Stories Market is a unique event that connects filmmakers with organisations that are documenting and researching the Yugoslav wars of the 90's, with the aim of bringing these stories to wider audiences.

15. August 2016.

Film as a Powerful Medium in the Promotion of Human Rights

The Sarajevo Film Festival will host the Human Rights Day again this year, which is organised in cooperation with the Embassy of Switzerland and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

14. August 2016.

Coffee with... Stephen Frears

A talk was held on Sunday on the Festival Square with British director and recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award, Stephen Frears, as part of the accompanying programme "Coffee with...".

14. August 2016.

An additional screening of film SARAJEVO ROSES

Due to the great interest, we have organized an additional screening of SARAJEVO ROSES.

13. August 2016.

Coffee with... Robert De Niro

Once upon a time, one believed in the idea of film, while today one believes only in how much the idea is worth

13. August 2016.

Put on some warm clothes - the Open Air location remains unchanged

12. August 2016.

Sarajevo Film Festival Guests

12. August 2016.

Coffee with... Robert De Niro, live from the National Theatre

12. August 2016.

Robert De Niro in Sarajevo!

12. August 2016.

Coffee with... Robert De Niro

12. August 2016.

Robert De Niro Opening 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival, Welcome!

11. August 2016.

Robert De Niro opens 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival

11. August 2016.

Robert De Niro on Red Carpet of the 22. Sarajevo Film Festival

Preeminent Actor, director and producer Robert De Niro, two-time Academy Award® winner, five-time Academy Award® nominee and Golden Globe® winner walked the Red Carpet of the 22. Sarajevo Film Festival.

10. August 2016.

The premier screening of short films of the Children's Programme was organised for children hospitalised at the Paediatric Clinic in Sarajevo

On Wednesday, 10 August 2016, the team of SFF Children's Programme got together with children patients at the Sarajevo Paediatric Clinic.

10. August 2016.

Put on some warm clothes tonight, we welcome Robert De Niro at Open Air!

09. August 2016.

World's media report about De Niro's upcoming Sarajevo visit

News about Robert de Niro's upcoming Sarajevo visit has captured media attention around the world.

05. August 2016.

Czech Republic and Slovakia Partner Countries at 2016 CineLink Industry Days

A strong delegation of 26 Czech and Slovak film professionals will be in Sarajevo for four busy days to build ties with Southeast European colleagues.

04. August 2016.

Ticket Sale Has Started

Sale of individual tickets has started on Thursday 4 August 2016 at 10:00 hrs at the main box office of the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival (Bosnian Culture Center Sarajevo).

03. August 2016.

Sale of Tickets Begin Thursday, August 4

Sale of individual tickets will start on Thursday 4 August 2016 at 10:00 hrs at the main box office of the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival (Bosnian Culture Center Sarajevo).

02. August 2016.

EnviroDay at Sarajevo Film Festival

02. August 2016.

Buy and print out your ticket from the comfort of your home!

As of this year, the audiences of the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival can purchase their tickets online via the Festival’s official website - www.sff.ba. We introduced the Print@Home system that allows you to purchase and print out your tickets from the comfort of your home. You can pay by MasterCard and VISA using e-pay system of the Raiffeisen Bank BH.

01. August 2016.

Avant Premiere of 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival

After its successful launch two years ago, the third edition of the Avant Premiere Program of the Sarajevo Film Festival will once again this year present the festival goers with a sample of the most recent regional film productions.

25. Juli 2016.

Alena Džebo to Host 2016 Sarajevo Film Festival Opening Ceremony

The Sarajevo Film Festival has established a tradition of inviting successful local actors or actresses of the younger generation to host its opening night ceremony. Our host at the opening ceremony of the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival on Friday, August 12, in the National Theater in Sarajevo will be Alena Džebo.

25. Juli 2016.

Best Photo of 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival

The Sarajevo Film Festival and its main sponsor Raiffeisen Bank will once again this year reward the top photo submitted for our Best Photo Contest.

22. Juli 2016.

Dealing with the Past

In the former Yugoslavia,faced with the deep and far-reaching consequences of the aftermath of past conflicts, the project Dealing with the Past is dedicated to increasing dialogue, promoting peace through raising awareness, and confronting all the parties involved with indisputable facts.

16. Juli 2016.

BH Film Program: 77 Films, 44 World Premieres

Associaton of Filmmakers of B&H in collaboration with Sarajevo Film Festival will organize 11th edition of BH Film Program, which will set a new record with amazing 77 films!

14. Juli 2016.

Human Rights Day 2016

In cooperation with the Embassy of Switzerland and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Sarajevo Film Festival will host the Human Rights Day for the eight year in a row.

13. Juli 2016.

From Mexico: Music for Eisenstein (fragments from ¡QUE VIVA MÉXICO!)

A unique film and music event - FROM MEXICO: MUSIC FOR EISENSTEIN (fragments from ¡QUE VIVA MÉXICO!) - will be presented to the Sarajevo audiences during the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival by Filmoteca UNAM (Film Archive of the National University of Mexico) and the San Cristobal International Film Festival.

01. Juli 2016.

I <3 FILM Call for Entries

Sarajevo Film Festival invites everyone who shares our passion for film to apply for the I <3 FILM Program!

15. Juni 2016.

Accreditations for Film Professionals, Media Representatives and Students

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 22nd edition of Sarajevo Film Festival which will take place from 12th to 20th of August 2016.

13. Maj 2016.

Cristi Puiu's “Sieranevada” Gets Warm Reception From Critics and Audiences at Cannes

SIERANEVADA, the latest film by Romania’s Cristi Puiu, premiered Thursday in the Competition programme of the 69th Cannes Film Festival and earned a warm reception from critics and audiences in attendance. This is a great news for Bosnia-Herzegovina’s film industry because our country was represented among the film’s co-producers.

14. April 2016.

Cristi Puiu’s “Sieranevada”, a Film with Bosnian Co-producer Selected for Cannes Competition

SIERANEVADA, the latest film by celebrated Romanian director Cristi Puiu, has been included in the official selection of the 69th Cannes Film Festival. This is a very good news for Bosnia-Herzegovina’s film industry because our country was among the film’s co-producers.

26. Februar 2016.

Reception Held in Sarajevo to Celebrate Success of Film "Death in Sarajevo"

Association of Filmmakers in Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Sarajevo Film Festival organized a reception at the Meeting Point cinema in Sarajevo Friday to celebrate the success of Danis Tanovic’s DEATH IN SARAJEVO at the 66th International Berlin Film Festival where the film was awarded the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize.

20. Februar 2016.

"Death in Sarajevo" by Danis Tanović Wins the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlinale

Danis Tanović's drama DEATH IN SARAJEVO won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize of the 66th International Berlin Film Festival.

01. Februar 2016.

Golden Card Packages Special Offer from 4th February to 8th March

The Sarajevo Film Festival is once again offering you an opportunity to purchase one of our Golden Card packages that will enable you a unique film-watching experience, meetings with Festival guests, easier access to relevant information and to tickets for all festival screenings.

05. Januar 2016.

Good-bye to Our Two Dear Colleagues Artan Minarolli and Annamaria Percavassi

Sarajevo Film Festival would like to say good-bye to our two dear colleagues Artan Minarolli and Annamaria Percavassi who passed away recently.

27. Novembar 2015.

Mirsad Purivatra Receives Europa Cinemas Award

Sarajevo Film Festival director Mirsad Purivata has received the Entrepreneur of the Year prize awarded by Europa Cinemas network of exhibitors that supports and promotes European film.

24. August 2015.

Alija Vegara is author of the winning photograph in Best Photo contest

Alija Vegara is the author of the winning photograph in BEST PHOTO contest organized by Sarajevo Film Festival and Raiffeisen Bank, main sponsor of the Festival.

23. August 2015.

21st Sarajevo Film Festival Final Report

22. August 2015.

Free Oleg Sentsov!

The Sarajevo Film Festival joins in with full force to the European Film Academy appeal to the authorities of the Russian Federation to release Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov.

21. August 2015.

Screenings at Open Air Locations Moving to Indoor Cinemas

Due to rain, on Friday 21st of August the screenings at open air locations will be moving to indoor cinemas.

21. August 2015.

Director and Cast of A PERFECT DAY Guests of the “Coffee with…” Programme

After last night’s screening of the Spanish film A PERFECT DAY and after the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo was awarded to actor Benicio Del Toro, the star of the film, the public at the 21st Sarajevo Film Festival had the honour to spend time with the director and cast of this film today at the Festival Square.

20. August 2015.

An additional screening of film SOUL TRAIN

Due to the great interest, we have organized an additional screening of SOUL TRAIN.

20. August 2015.

Benicio Del Toro arrives in Sarajevo

Academy Award®-winning actor Benicio Del Toro has arrived today in Sarajevo. He will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award for his extraordinary contribution to the art of film at the 21st edition of Sarajevo Film Festival on tonight at 20:30, as part of Open Air Programme. Audience will get the chance to see Benicio Del Toro on the Red Carpet at 19:30.

18. August 2015.

Director Atom Egoyan arrives in Sarajevo

Director Atom Egoyan has arrived today in Sarajevo. Sarajevo Film Festival is honored to pay Tribute to the director Atom Egoyan who will also receive Honorary Heart of Sarajevo for his extraordinary contribution to the art of film on Wednesday at 15.00 at Cinema Meeting Point.

18. August 2015.

Sarajevo Film Festival Supports European Film Academy Initiative for Immediate Release of Oleg Sentsov

European Filmmakers Express Shock About Trial of Ukrainian Filmmaker Facing Up to 20 Years in Jail

18. August 2015.

Human Rights Day 2015

In cooperation with the Embassy of Switzerland and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, the Sarajevo Film Festival will host the Human Rights Day for the seventh year in a row.

17. August 2015.

Director and Cast of THESE ARE THE RULES in the “Coffee with…” Programme

On the fourth day of the Festival, we organized a conversation with director Ognjen Sviličić and actors from the Croatian film THESE ARE THE RULES. The moderator Amra Bakšić-Čamo, who heads the CineLink project for SFF, was host to the director and members of his cast, Bosnian-Herzegovinian actress Jasna Žalica and the young actors Hrvoje Vladisavljević and Veronika Mach.

17. August 2015.

UNEP and Sarajevo Film Festival Join Forces to Protect Environment

UNEP and Sarajevo Film Festival, in partnership with a number of partners dedicated to environmental protection, are launching an important cooperation that will, during this year's Sarajevo Film Festival, result in realization of series of events focused on nature, energy efficiency and art.

16. August 2015.

“Coffee with…”: A Conversation with the Cast of DHEEPAN

On Sunday, we organized a conversation at the Festival Square with the leading actor and actress from the French film DHEEPAN, which was screened on Saturday night at the HT Eronet Open Air Cinema. Vanja Kaluđerčić, selector of the Shorts programme and moderator of this year’s second “Coffee with…” programme, engaged in conversation with the Sri Lankan actor Jesuthasan Antonythasan and the Indian actress Kalieaswari Srinivasan.

16. August 2015.

Screenings at Open Air Locations Moving to Indoor Cinemas

Due to rain, on Sunday 16th of August the screenings at open air locations will be moving to indoor cinemas.

16. August 2015.

1995 - 2015 Dealing With the Past

"Slovenia’s declaration of independence from the Republic of Yugoslavia in 1991 marked the start of the dismantling of the former Yugoslavia. Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) followed suit. The fighting between Slovenia and the Yugoslav People’s Army lasted only 10 days, but the brutal wars fought in Croatia and BiH (begun in 1991 and 1992 respectively) dragged on until 1995. Fighting in Kosovo lasted from 1998 to 1999.

15. August 2015.

Anna Muylaert Was Guest at the “Coffee with…” Programme

Today, as part of the “Coffee with…” programme we talked to the Brazilian filmmaker Anna Muylaert who considers THE SECOND MOTHER to be her crowning achievement. Michael Rosser, news editor at Screen International who served as moderator, talked to Anna Muylaert about her beginnings, her rich background as a director and the challenges that she has faced.

14. August 2015.

21st Sarajevo Film Festival Opening Ceremonies

The 21th Sarajevo Film Festival, powered by Eronet, opened tonight with ceremony at the National Theatre!

14. August 2015.

THE SECOND MOTHER opens 21st Sarajevo Film Festival

Tonight's screenings of THE SECOND MOTHER by Anna Muylaert, brazilian multi-award winning film, at the National Theatre and HT Eronet Open Air Cinema opens the 21st Sarajevo Film Festival. After the screnings, director Anna Muylaert will greet the audience.

14. August 2015.

Welcome to the 21st Sarajevo Film Festival

The 21st edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival will give its audience an insight into the most notable regional and global cinematic achievements of the past year.

08. August 2015.

An additional screening of film "CITIZENFOUR"

Due to the great interest, we have organized one more additional screening of CITIZENFOUR!

08. August 2015.

An additional screening of film “Sabina K.”

Due to the great interest, we have organized one more additional screening of SABINA K.!

07. August 2015.

The Best Photo of the Sarajevo Film Festival

The author of the winning photograph will receive a gift pack provided by the Raiffeisen Bank containing a Dolce Gusto coffee machine, a Sony Smart digital watch and a mobile phone charger.

07. August 2015.

Feđa Štukan to Host 2015 Sarajevo Film Festival Opening Ceremony

In order to promote Bosnia-Herzegovina’s filmmakers and its national cinematography, the Sarajevo Film Festival has established a tradition of inviting successful local actors, actresses and filmmakers of the younger generation to host its opening night ceremony.

06. August 2015.

An additional screening of film “Amy”

Due to the great interest, we have organized an additional screening of AMY!

06. August 2015.

UNEP and Sarajevo Film Festival Join Forces to Protect Environment

UNEP and Sarajevo Film Festival, in partnership with a number of partners dedicated to environmental protection, are launching an important cooperation that will, during this year's Sarajevo Film Festival, result in realization of series of events focused on nature, energy efficiency and art.

02. August 2015.

Avant Premiere Programme

Three recently produced regional films will be screened in the Festival’s Avant Premiere programme this year, namely a comedy by Nenad Đurić THOUSAND (B&H), Stevan Filipović’s drama NEXT TO ME and historical drama TO THE HILT by Stole Popov (Macedonia).

01. August 2015.

1995 - 2015 Dealing With the Past

31. Juli 2015.

Programme of 21st Sarajevo Film Festival Announced

30. Juli 2015.

10th edition of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian Film Program with 36 world premieres

27. Juli 2015.

Competition Programmes for Feature and Short Film and In Focus Programme

23. Juli 2015.

Human Rights Day 2015

In cooperation with the Embassy of Switzerland and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, the Sarajevo Film Festival will host the Human Rights Day for the seventh year in a row.

03. Juli 2015.

Jury and Student Film Competition of BiH FILM Programme Selected

The Association of Filmmakers in Bosnia and Herzegovina is finalizing the preparations for the programme of the BiH Film Festival, which is taking place in cooperation with the Sarajevo Film Festival, from August 14 to August 22. This year marks the ten year anniversary of the festival dedicated to the promotion of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian cinematography and film authors from B&H.

22. Juni 2015.

Sarajevo Film Festival’s Industry Terrace

Sarajevo Film Festival’s Industry Terrace is your place for business with rights and licenses and the place to make production and equipment services deals in Southeast Europe.

19. Juni 2015.

Call for Entries for Volunteers extended till 30th June

Haven't signed up to volunteer yet?

20. Februar 2015.

Online Film Submissions for the 21st Sarajevo Film Festival Programmes

Online film submissions for the programmes of the 21st Sarajevo Film Festival, which will be held from 14th to 22nd August 2015 is open.

24. August 2014.

Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 20th Sarajevo Film Festival

Fashion designer and film director Agnès B., actor Gael Garcia Bernal and film director Danis Tanović were recipients of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo.

24. August 2014.

Best Photo of the 20th Sarajevo Film Festival

The Best Photo! competition, made possible by the Sarajevo Film Festival and its main sponsor Raiffeisen Bank, was open to all Festival visitors.

24. August 2014.

20th Sarajevo Film Festival Final Report

• 246 FILMS FROM 60 COUNTRIES • 9 VENUES • 600 EMPLOYEES • 400 VOLUNTEERS • 3.000 ACCREDITED GUESTS FROM 61 COUNTRIES • OVER 850 ACCREDITED MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES FROM 35 COUNTRIES • OVER 100.000 VISITORS AT ALL THE PROGRAMMES

23. August 2014.

Collaboration with the Program of Cannes Film Festival – Cinéfondation

During the upcoming festival edition the four-awarded films from the Cinéfondation 2014 selection will be screened in the framework of the Sarajevo's Short Film Program.

22. August 2014.

Annie Leibovitz at the Sarajevo Film Festival

Annie Leibovitz, one of the most important art photographers in the world, arrived in Sarajevo today. She immediately went to Susan Sontag Square—the square in front of the National Theatre—to honour her long-time friend Susan Sontag, the American writer, activist and a proven friend of BiH.

21. August 2014.

Screenings at Open Air Locations Moving to Indoor Cinemas

Due to rain, on Thursday 21th of August the screenings at open air locations will be moving to indoor cinemas.

21. August 2014.

Special Screening of CALVARY

The screening of CALVARY took place on Thursday (21 August) at Multiplex Cinema City, at 15:00. This is the most recent film by director John Michael McDonagh and it presents the life of Father James.

21. August 2014.

Abdel Salam Shehadeh and Ashraf Mashharawi Recipients of Katrin Cartlidge Foundation Award 2014

This year's Award was presented on August 21st at KSC Skenderija Gala Event.

20. August 2014.

Additional Screening of LOVE ISLAND

Owing to great public interest, an additional screening of LOVE ISLAND, directed by Jasmila Žbanić, will take place on Saturday, 23 August, at 17:30, at Cinema City (theatre 4 - capacity of 128).

18. August 2014.

24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE and Michael Winterbottom

The Tribute to... programme of the 20th Sarajevo Film Festival, a retrospective of films by the brilliant British director Michael Winterbottom, opened on Monday (18 August).

18. August 2014.

Gala In Memoriam Screening of "The Marathon Family" in Honour of Bora Todorović

A gala in memoriam screening of the cult film THE MARATHON FAMILY (1982), directed by Slobodan Šijan, will be held tonight (18 August) in honour of Bora Todorović, an accomplished actor from the region who passed away recently.

17. August 2014.

Human Rights Day on 20th Sarajevo Film Festival

In cooperation with the Embassy of Switzerland and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, the Sarajevo Film Festival will host the Human Rights Day for the sixth year in a row.

17. August 2014.

Jasmila Žbanić and the Cast of LOVE ISLAND Guests of the “Coffee with…” Programme

On Sunday (17 August), director Jasmila Žbanić and the cast of LOVE ISLAND, which screened last night to a full theatre in Skenderija, stopped by the Festival Square to spend some time with us.

17. August 2014.

SITTING NEXT TO ZOE Opens TeenArena

The TeenArena programme opens this year on the third day of the Festival (17 August). TeenArena is a programme for teenagers, with films that address issues such as growing up, the relationship of teenagers towards the world, the obstacles faced by this younger population, how they overcome them and how they learn to form their own critical standpoints and opinions.

16. August 2014.

Screenings at Open Air Locations Moving to Indoor Cinemas

Due to rain, on Saturday the screenings at open air locations will be moving to indoor cinemas.

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