The Network of Festivals in the Adriatic Region is a collaborative platform that brings together six prominent film festivals from Southeast Europe: Sarajevo Film Festival, Zagreb Film Festival, Auteur Film Festival (Belgrade), Ljubljana International Film Festival, Montenegro Film Festival, and, most recently, the Manaki Brothers International Cinematographers’ Film Festival in North Macedonia.
The Sarajevo Film Festival’s Masterclass programme continues to foster dialogue between audiences and leading contemporary filmmakers, while affirming Sarajevo as a regional hub for film education and knowledge exchange.
Dealing with the Past programme continues to create space for confronting traumas, untold stories, and forgotten perspectives that shape both collective and personal histories.
In-person ticket sales for the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival begin on Monday, August 11 at 10:00 AM at the Main Box Office (Bosnian Cultural Center, Branilaca Sarajeva 24, Sarajevo).
The Sarajevo Film Festival is proud to unveil the full programme for the nineteenth edition of Talents Sarajevo, taking place from August 16th to 21st.
As the 23rd edition of CineLink Industry Days unfolds, we proudly continue our mission of supporting bold and original voices from the region through a comprehensive suite of programmes tailored to film development and postproduction.
More than 1,200 film and television professionals will gather in Sarajevo for a six-day programme focused on accountability across financial, environmental, ethical and editorial ecosystem in the film industry.
The jubilee 20th edition of the BH FILM Program at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, organized by the Association of Filmmakers in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, will present 43 films.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the art of film, actor Willem Dafoe will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
The selection of Arab films at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival highlights the enduring partnership between Sarajevo Film Festival and Doha Film Institute (DFI), now spanning over a decade.
This year, the In Focus programme of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival brings a carefully selected selection of notable film achievements that have previously been screened and recognized at international and domestic festivals.
Developed in partnership with the Berlin International Film Festival and Berlinale Talents, Talents Sarajevo reinforces its commitment to mentorship as a foundation for professional development
In recognition of his remarkable acting career and exceptional contributions to the art of cinema, Ray Winstone will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the film industry and his remarkable acting career, Stellan Skarsgård will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
Over the past decade, the Sarajevo Film Festival has actively developed programmes and strategic partnerships aimed at addressing gender imbalance and amplifying women’s voices in the film industry.
The Jury of the Competition Programme – Feature Film at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival will include director and writer Sergei Loznitsa (President), actor Dragan Mićanović, director, writer and actor Emanuel Pârvu, director and writer Ena Sendijarević, and festival director Tricia Tuttle.
The Sarajevo Film Festival is proud to announce this year’s Spotlight on Sweden, presented in partnership with the Swedish Film Institute, Swedish Institute, Embassy of Sweden in Sarajevo, Göteborg Film Festival, and Film i Väst.
The second edition of CineLink Books showcases seven remarkable titles from the region, carefully selected for their high potential for film and TV adaptation.
All projects benefitted from tailored mentorship and in-depth feedback throughout the workshop and are now set to continue their development at the CineLink Industry Days during the Sarajevo Film Festival in August
"This is a film about the oldest generation who have chosen to act according to their conscience in today’s world," said director Dino Mustafić about the film Pavilion, which will have its world premiere on August 15 as the opening of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.
"It was actually precisely at the Sarajevo Film Festival where I experienced my first film premiere, and now, ten years later in Sarajevo, I feel like I’m closing one of the most beautiful chapters of my life – in the most beautiful way possible," said Kordić
The five selected projects were officially announced at Slano Film Days 2025, in the presence of a professional audience of filmmakers, producers, and festival representatives.
Festival days are a unique opportunity for establishing and strengthening contacts and unforgettable socializing with numerous film professionals and audiences.
The acclaimed Italian author Paolo Sorrentino is this year's recipient of the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award and a retrospective of his films will be shown as part of the "Tribute to" programme.
The Sarajevo Film Festival is proud to announce the participants of the fourth edition of the CineLink Producers’ Lab, a talent development programme tailored for emerging producers and junior producers from Southeast Europe and the Southern Caucasus.
The Sarajevo Film Festival announces the selection of 63 emerging film professionals from Southeast Europe and the Southern Caucasus for the 19th edition of Talents Sarajevo, held under the theme FILMING AS CARING.
New awards recognizing the most significant regional film and television achievements in the territory of the former Yugoslavia were presented at the 78th Cannes Film Festival - the Adriatic Film and TV Awards.
In the coming months, additional fiction feature projects in the development and financing stages will be announced for the presentation at Sarajevo Film Festival as part of the CineLink Co-Production Market.
"Exploring Synergies: Managing Intellectual Property Across Creative Industries" forum was supported by UNESCO and endorsed through the "Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans" (CC4WBs) programme funded by the European Union
The CineLink Producers’ Lab will be held from 16th until 21st of August, 2025. Emerging producers from Southeast Europe and Southern Caucasus are invited to apply by April 25th, 2025.
This recognizes the excellence of award winners at the Sarajevo Film Festival and, if they meet the other Academy rules, they qualify for Oscar® consideration.
Created by the Sarajevo Film Festival and Balkan Documentary Center, the programme is organized in three working modules: Sofia (March 2025), Cluj (June 2025) and Sarajevo (August 2025)
The Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award offers a unique opportunity for Southeast European producers to gain recognition and access to crucial market exposure while aligning with European standards of excellence in drama series production
We are seeking TV series projects in the development and financing stages. While projects may be in the early stages, applicants must have a creator, producer and writer attached at the time of submission.
The author of the concept and director of Slano Film Days, Miro Purivatra, and his associates managed to establish Slano as a new meeting center for filmmakers and film lovers.
A one-year professional development programme for series creators from the former Yugoslavia, culminating in a project pitch at CineLink Drama during CineLink Industry Days
Unlock the full potential of your documentary project by applying for the 2025 edition, running from March to August. Application deadline: January 13, 2025
The Vice President of the Government of Slovenia and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, visited the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival today in a private capacity.
As part of the Grand Coffee with... programme at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, on August 22, an interview was held with the crew of the film "Mother Mara".
The 22nd CineLink Industry Days took place at 30th Sarajevo Film Festival, where projects in different formats and stages of development from Southeast Europe and the MENA region were presented. In its 22nd edition, CineLink awarded prizes totaling €130,000 and €73,500 in kinds.
The world premiere of the film DWELLING AMONG THE GODS by Vuk Ršumović was held at the National Theater in Sarajevo. The film will be screened as part of the Competition Programme – Feature Film of the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival.
