Sarajevo Film Festival
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
100
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Mesingana Kvaka Short Film Festival Srebrenica
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
27
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Overview
Mesingana Kvaka Short Film Festival Srebrenica is a new short-film event in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose name means "The Brass Doorknob" and is meant to symbolize opening the door to new perspectives and stories. It is notable as a community-oriented festival created to bring cinema back to the town, with an informal and welcoming atmosphere that emphasizes culture, resilience, and local hospitality. It showcases short films of up to 40 minutes and accepts any genre, positioning itself as an emerging regional showcase rather than a long-established festival in the circuit.[1][2][4]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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