Sarajevo Film Festival

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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 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.

03. July 2020.

Golden Cards on Special Offer – 26% off for the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival!

Get a Golden Card at special prices - Premium Double, Premium Single, Classic Single and Classic Double 26% off for the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival.

29. June 2020.

Poster of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival

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

26. June 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. June 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. May 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. May 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.

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