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Sarajevo Film Festival Highlights Balkan Cinema

Updated 2026-08-12 11:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Sarajevo Film Festival is set to showcase Southeast European cinema, with a vibrant lineup and an uptick in female directors. The festival director discusses the event's focus on developing meaningful relationships with filmmakers.

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Sarajevo Film Festival Director Jovan Marjanović Talks “Vibrant” Lineup, Uptick In Female Directors & Developing Long-Term, “Meaningful” Relationships With Filmmakers

As the Sarajevo Film Festival gears up to welcome the international film community back to the Bosnian capital, its upcoming edition looks set to once again put Southeast European cinema firmly in the spotlight as it unites established filmmakers with regional talent. The festival kicks off on

2026-08-12 10:53 UTC

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How Sarajevo’s Industry Strand Is Helping Balkan Filmmakers “Broaden” Their Skillset

One of the crown jewels of the Sarajevo Film Festival is its industry strand CineLink Industry Days, which serves as the central hub for film professionals during the festival. SFF Festival Director Jovan Marjanović describes it as a “really well-oiled machine that creates a platform for talent at e

2026-08-12 10:53 UTC