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Sarajevo Film Festival Shines Bright: Serbian Director Takes Top Honors with “Heart of Sarajevo”

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — The Sarajevo Film Festival wrapped up on Friday evening with an award ceremony held at the National Theatre, where Serbian director Stefan Đorđević received the prestigious “Heart of Sarajevo” award for Best Feature Film for his work “Vetre, pričaj sa mnom” (Winds, Talk to Me). During the ceremony, Đorđević expressed gratitude to the festival for being a launching pad for his career and for supporting emerging filmmakers. He thanked the jury, the audience, and his family for their contributions to his journey. The competitive jury this year included notable figures … Read more

Bulgarian Cinema Shines at Sarajevo Film Festival: Kristina Nikolova’s Documentary Takes Special Jury Award

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Kristina Nikolova’s documentary In Hell With Ivo clinched the Special Jury Award at the recently concluded 31st Sarajevo Film Festival. The event wrapped up on Friday evening, marking a significant showcase for filmmakers worldwide. The documentary, which premiered in Munich on May 9, centers on Ivo Dimchev, an innovative Bulgarian choreographer and singer-songwriter known for his boundary-pushing performances that delve into themes of sexuality and identity. In addition to Nikolova’s triumph, two other films with Bulgarian ties garnered accolades at the festival. Serbian actor Andrija Kuzmanovic received the Best Actor … Read more

"Nakshatra Medhekar Shines at 12th Goa State Film Festival, Celebrating ‘Mog’ with Special Jury Award Triumph"

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Panaji, India — Nakshatra Medhekar, a recognized figure in Marathi film and television, clinched the Special Jury Award for Best Actress at the 12th Goa State Film Festival for her role in the Konkani film “Mog.” The jury commended her poignant representation of the character, marking a significant moment in her career. In her acceptance speech, Medhekar reflected on the honor, describing it as more than just an accolade but a fresh start. “Preparing for ‘Mog’ pushed me to learn a new language and embrace a culture I wasn’t familiar with,” she noted, expressing gratitude … Read more

Global Marine Photography Shines: 2025 Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Jury Announced

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Amsterdam, Netherlands — The Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award has announced the members of its international jury for 2025, setting the stage for this year’s premier photography competition dedicated to the art of sailing. This highly anticipated event will culminate in an awards ceremony held during the Yacht Racing Forum on November 21. Among the jury members are renowned industry figures, including Samo Vidic of Slovenia, a two-time winner of the Yacht Racing Image Award in 2023 and 2024, and Anna Schroeder, Marketing Director for the Pantaenius Group. Ludovic Sorlot, Editor-in-Chief of Course Au Large … Read more