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.

29. May 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. May 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. May 2020.

Docu Rough Cut Boutique Selection 2020

11. May 2020.

CineLink Drama Selection 2020

11. May 2020.

CineLink Co-Production Market 2020 Selection

04. May 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.

30. March 2020.

Talents Sarajevo Call for Entries 2020

New call for entries for aspiring film professionals from Southeast Europe and Southern Caucasus to participate in Talents Sarajevo, held within the framework of the 26th Sarajevo Film Festival, is now open.

Apply here

30. March 2020.

2020 Docu Rough Cut Boutique selection

STAYING TOGETHER, APART. Docu Rough Cut Boutique marks its 10th anniversary amid difficult times for humanity.

19. February 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. February 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. February 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. December 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. December 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. November 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. November 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. November 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. October 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. September 2019.

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