frequently asked questions
What is the Silver Frame Film Festival?
The Silver Frame Film Festival is an international film festival celebrating diverse voices in cinema. Founded in 2024, it takes place in Srebrenica and Bratunac, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The festival was initiated by filmmaker Ado Hasanović and brings together films, artists and communities, with a focus on creativity, dialogue and shared human experience.
WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE FESTIVAL TAKE PLACE?
WHAT LANGUAGES ARE THE FILMS SCREENED IN?
Films are screened in their original language with English subtitles. Almost all sections include subtitles in Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian as well.
DO I NEED TO REGISTER TO ATTEND?
No registration is required. You can attend all screenings freely.
What kind of films are shown?
The festival presents a selection of short and feature films from around the world, with a focus on human stories, environment and contemporary social themes.
The programme is curated in collaboration with international film professionals and programmers, and includes both competitive and non-competitive sections.
Who lives in Srebrenica and Bratunac today?
Srebrenica and Bratunac are home to local communities of different backgrounds, including Bosniaks and Serbs.
During the festival, the towns welcome filmmakers, students and visitors from across the region, Europe and beyond, creating a shared space for meeting and exchange.
Where can I find the full programme?
The full programme will be available on the festival website and social media channels closer to the event.
Where can I stay during the festival?
Are the screenings open to the public and free?
Yes. All screenings are open to the public and free of charge.
Who attends the festival?
Filmmakers, students, volunteers and audiences from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe and beyond, together with the local community.
What makes the festival unique?
The Silver Frame Film Festival takes place in a specific context and creates a space for connection through cinema. It brings together local and international participants, combining film, community and shared experience.
It is not a festival of red carpets or VIP spaces. Here, everyone is welcome. The audience is present, attentive and open to stories, and that is the true strength of the festival.
How can I attend the festival?
The festival is open to everyone. You can simply come and join the screenings and events.
What is the environment like around the festival?
The festival takes place in a natural setting, surrounded by forests and close to the Drina river, which forms the border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia.
Nearby, visitors can explore the Perućac Lake and the Drina canyon, or simply spend time by the river and enjoy the summer atmosphere.
How can I get to Srebrenica and Bratunac?
Srebrenica and Bratunac can be reached by car or bus from major cities such as Sarajevo and Belgrade. During the festival, additional information and guidance are provided for visitors.
Can I participate as a volunteer?
Are there events besides film screenings?
Yes. The festival includes a range of activities beyond film screenings.
Two film residencies take place during the festival: the Green Film Residency, where five participants and five mentors create five short films in five days focused on environmental themes, and the Documentary Film Residency, which brings together young filmmakers to develop documentary projects in collaboration with the local community.
The programme also includes animation workshops, a masterclass on how to watch films critically, and community-based activities involving local participants. Local women are actively involved through workshops and small markets where they present and share their work.
