SARAJEVO'S CINELINK DOUBLES DOWN ON DRAMA — AND WOMEN FILMMAKERS
The festival's industry hub reveals its biggest slate yet, with a new partnership and major cash prize to back bold projects.
The Sarajevo Film Festival just dropped some MAJOR news for cinephiles and industry insiders: CineLink, the festival's power-player program, has locked in lineups for its Co-Production Market and Drama sections — and it's bringing serious star power to the lineup. According to Variety, the selections span 16 feature films and 8 drama series, with nearly half directed or co-directed by women. Talk about leveling the playing field!
But wait, there's MORE. CineLink just partnered with Cannes' prestigious Critics' Week (yes, THAT Cannes), and they're sweetening the pot with a brand-new €10,000 award to help greenlight bold new voices. That's €10,000 ($11,400 in real money!) going toward projects that deserve a shot.
The buzz around CineLink has always been about discovering the next wave of international cinema talent, and this year's lineup proves they're serious about backing diverse storytelling. Whether you're hunting fresh European drama or the next must-see series, Sarajevo's got the goods — and now they've got Cannes' blessing too.
Sources · Variety