Seven Projects Selected for Support Through the Female Filmmakers Support Programme

The UNIQA SEE FUTURE Foundation, in cooperation with the Sarajevo Film Festival and Slano Film Days, proudly announces the selection of seven film projects as part of the Female Filmmakers Support Programme. Launched in 2024, this initiative supports and empowers women filmmakers from the six Southeast European countries where UNIQA Insurance Group operates: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Romania, and Bulgaria.

 

The Female Filmmakers Support Programme was created to strengthen the presence and visibility of women in the regional film industry, offering financial support, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development. Selected participants also gain access to CineLink Industry Days through the Industry Training and Skills Programme.

 

The seven selected projects were officially announced at Slano Film Days 2026, film event held in Slano, Croatia, in the presence of a professional audience of filmmakers, producers, and festival representatives. 

 

 

(essay)

Director: Marta Popivoda (Serbia)

Production: Theory at Work (Serbia)

 

(documentary)

Director: Mila Turajlić (Serbia)

Production: Dribling Pictures (Serbia)

 

(documentary)

Director: Ilinca Calugareanu (Romania)

Production: Tangaj Production (Romania)

 

(feature)

Director: Una Gunjak (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Production: SCCA/pro.ba (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

 

(feature)

Director: Katarina Bulajić (Montenegro)

Production: Giggling Goat Production (Montenegro)

 

(feature)

Director: Jelena Maksimović (Serbia)

Production: Taurunum Film (Serbia)

 

(feature)

Director: Daria Blažević (Croatia)

Production: Kadromat (Croatia)

 

These projects were selected for their strong artistic vision, originality, and commitment to telling compelling stories. They will receive tailored financial and professional support, helping them move forward in production and post-production.

 

This initiative was first introduced at the Slano Film Days in 2024.

 

“Two years ago, we launched the Female Filmmakers Support Programme as one of the very first steps of the UNIQA SEE FUTURE Foundation. Now, as we celebrate its second generation, I am proud to see how far it has come, its impact deepening and widening with each passing year. What fills me with joy is that this initiative is steadily becoming a tradition we are building together with our partners, and I sincerely hope it will continue to thrive, as every new generation brings a wave of fresh, exciting, and unforgettable projects. I am deeply honoured that our efforts have been recognised, and I am especially grateful that we are regarded as a foundation that empowers female filmmakers. None of this would be possible without the extraordinary partnership of Slano Film Days and the Sarajevo Film Festival, and I thank them genuinely for their support. This year's recipients are truly inspiring. Their talent gives me great hope for the future of cinema. I congratulate each one of them and eagerly look forward to seeing their stories unfold in film," said Petra Šolman, Manager of the UNIQA SEE FUTURE Foundation.

 

The programme was supported by the Film Center of Montenegro and Croatian Audiovisual Centre.