Sarajevo Film Festival
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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JAHORINA FILM FESTIVAL
Pale, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Est. 2011 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Pale, Bosnia and Herzegovina
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 15 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Jahorina Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Pale, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is presented as one of the country's older film festivals. It is notable for being a competitive event focused on documentary, short feature, experimental film, and video art, with awards such as the Golden Maple and Grand Prix. The festival is significant as a meeting place for regional and international filmmakers, critics, and industry professionals, and as a platform for promoting current documentary and short-form work in the Balkans.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 15 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2011
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