Emily Watson Leads Sarajevo Film Festival Jury With Notable Members

WHO:

Variety - The jury for the Sarajevo Film Festival is headed by actress Emily Watson.

Variety - Other jury members include filmmakers Athina Rachel Tsangari and Igor Bezinović, actress Sara Klimoska, and CEO of the European Film Academy Matthijs Wouter Knol.

Deadline - Matthijs Wouter Knol is the CEO and Director of the European Film Academy.

WHAT:

Variety - The Sarajevo Film Festival has unveiled its jury for the main feature competition.

Variety - The winners of the competition will be announced on Aug. 21.

WHEN:

Variety - The winners will be announced on Aug. 21.

HOW:

Deadline - Emily Watson is leading the jury for the Competition Program at the Sarajevo Film Festival.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 13:26 UTC)

The Sarajevo Film Festival has announced its jury for the main feature competition, which will be led by actress Emily Watson. Joining her on the jury are filmmakers Athina Rachel Tsangari and Igor Bezinović, actress Sara Klimoska, and Matthijs Wouter Knol, the CEO and Director of the European Film Academy. The winners of the competition will be revealed on August 21.