Sarajevo Film Festival

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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 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. July 2022.

61 Participants Selected for Talents Sarajevo 2022

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

07. July 2022.

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

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01. July 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. June 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. June 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. June 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. May 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

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16. May 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.

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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. March 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. March 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. February 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. February 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. December 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. July 2021.

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

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23. July 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. July 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. July 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. June 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. June 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. June 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. June 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. June 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. June 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. June 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

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