PRESS AREA
This is not a festival of noise, glamour, or red carpets. There are no VIP lounges — everyone is a VIP if they are willing to listen, watch, and feel. There are no domestic or international media in attendance, yet the word still spreads. The audience is attentive, present, and hungry for stories. And that is the greatest treasure of this festival — its people.
Press release – Opening & Ceremony (Bosnian-Serbian-Croatian)
MISSION STATEMENT
The Silver Frame Film Festival is a platform where cinema becomes a universal language — weaving together stories, memories, and visions of tomorrow, and proving that art can transform wounds into narratives and communities into bridges.
CORE VALUES
Diversity
Education
Sustainability
Community Engagement
INCEPTION
Launched in July 2024, during the 19th International Youth Work Camp Emmaus, the Silver Frame Film Festival opened its first competitive edition from July 15–17, 2024, in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In a town deeply marked by the trauma of genocide, the festival created a platform for artistic expression and resilience through film, offering a space for reflection, dialogue, and connection.
EXPANSION
From 2025, the festival expanded its locations to include Bratunac, with screenings across up to four venues. While the festival embraces multiple spaces, its symbolic heart remains the Open Air Cinema at the Emmaus Camp, where communities and visitors gather under the summer sky to experience cinema collectively.
ORGANIZATION
The festival is organized by the Admon Film Association, in collaboration with Forum of Solidarity Emmaus and the House of Good Tones. Their partnership highlights the power of art and solidarity in rebuilding communities and fostering cultural initiatives in Srebrenica, Bratunac, and beyond.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
feature film
Curated by distinguished programmers from leading festivals:
Elma Tataragić
Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Anna Ramskogler-Witt
Dokumentale, Berlin
Nicoletta Romeo
Trieste Film Festival
Martina Zigiotti
MedFilm Festival, Rome
This section presents global and local perspectives on identity, memory, resilience, and the challenges of our time.
student program
The festival strongly supports emerging filmmakers through two dedicated sections:
International Student Program: Showcasing films from students worldwide, curated by director Marta Massa, offering fresh and innovative cinematic voices.
Regional Student Program: Curated by the Silver Frame Team in collaboration with regional film academies, highlighting bold and deeply personal works that reflect the cultural richness and complexity of the Balkans.
International Short Films
The heart of the festival, bringing together diverse voices and cinematic excellence from around the world.
Curated by selectors from prestigious festivals:
Ana Souza
Sundance Film Festival
Wim Vanacker
Cannes Film Festival
Asja Krsmanović
Sarajevo Film Festival
Carla Vulpiani
Venice Film Festival
This section presents global and local perspectives on identity, memory, resilience, and the challenges of our time.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Hands-on educational activities for children, youth, and festival participants. Highlights include the masterclass How to Critically Watch a Film for young jurors, led by renowned film professionals, and creative workshops such as short animation filmmaking.
green section
Dedicated to sustainability and environmental storytelling, this section explores ecological awareness, climate change, and the fragile relationship between humanity and nature. Curated by
Valentina Traini
Cinema Ambiente & Cinema Avezzano, Italy
Film Residency – The Heart of the Festival
At the very core of the Silver Frame Film Festival lies the Film Residency, a unique mentorship platform where young filmmakers from the region and beyond develop and produce five original short films during the festival. The residency combines education, creativity, and community engagement, and has quickly become the beating heart of the festival — a space where ideas transform into cinematic stories.
IMPACT
More than just a festival, Silver Frame is an act of cultural resilience. It brings together filmmakers, students, and local communities, creating bridges across generations, borders, and histories. It is both a celebration of cinema’s diversity and a commitment to shaping a more connected and hopeful future through storytelling.
The Silver Frame Film Festival brought together filmmakers, students, audiences, and young volunteers from across the region and the world, underscoring the transformative power of cinema as a medium for healing, unity, and inspiration.
CONTACT
for media inquiries:
silverframefilmfest@gmail.com