Cinelink in Sarajevo Announces Lineup and Cannes Partnership

WHO:

Deadline - CineLink, the industry strand of the Sarajevo Film Festival, is involved in the announcement.

Variety - The announcement includes 16 feature film projects and eight drama series projects, with women directing or co-directing nine of them.

WHAT:

Variety - The Sarajevo Film Festival has introduced a new award, the Prix Cineplexx, which will be presented for the first time at its 32nd edition.

Variety - The Prix Cineplexx is awarded to the best film in the Open Air Premiere program and is chosen by the festival audience.

Deadline - CineLink has finalized its list of projects for its Co-Production Market and Drama sections.

Variety - CineLink has announced a new €10,000 ($11,400) award and a partnership with Cannes’ Critics’ Week.

WHERE:

Deadline - The announcement is related to the Sarajevo Film Festival, which takes place in Sarajevo.

WHEN:

Variety - The partnership with Cannes’ Critics’ Week is part of the upcoming events associated with the Sarajevo Film Festival.

WHY:

Deadline - The partnership aims to enhance the visibility and support for filmmakers participating in the festival.

HOW:

Variety - The selection process for the Co-Production Market and Drama sections involved finalizing 16 feature film projects and eight drama series projects.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 19:38 UTC)

The Sarajevo Film Festival has announced the introduction of a new award called the Prix Cineplexx, which will make its debut at the festival's 32nd edition. This award will be given to the best film in the Open Air Premiere program, with the winner determined by the festival audience. The festival continues to celebrate cinematic achievements while engaging its viewers in the selection process.

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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 11:52 UTC)

CineLink has finalized its list of projects for the Co-Production Market and Drama sections at the Sarajevo Film Festival, featuring 16 feature film projects and eight drama series projects, with women directing or co-directing nine of them. In addition, CineLink has announced a new €10,000 award and a partnership with Cannes’ Critics’ Week, aimed at enhancing visibility and support for filmmakers participating in the festival. This exciting collaboration is set to be part of the upcoming events associated with the Sarajevo Film Festival.