Tier 2
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Last verified 12 June 2026
Founded in 1995 by Obala Art Center at the end of the siege to help rebuild civil society and maintain a cosmopolitan spirit, this festival has grown into an international event with a special focus on Southeast Europe. It serves as a shared platform for regional film business
EFA Short · Best European Short Film
Film must win the EFA-candidate prize at this festival to be nominated for the EFA Short Film Award. Must be a European production (majority EU/EEA financing).
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the Heart of Sarajevo for Best Short Film.
The main submission deadline for Sarajevo Film Festival is around 1 May 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to Sarajevo Film Festival costs from EUR 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Sarajevo Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Sarajevo Film Festival takes place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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