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 may be little media presence, yet the word still spreads. The audience is attentive, present, and hungry for stories. That is the greatest strength 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 showing how art can connect people and communities.
CORE VALUES
Diversity
Education
Sustainability
Community & Human Connection
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 in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In a town shaped by the genocide of 1995, as recognized by international courts, the festival created a space for artistic expression, reflection and connection through film.
EXPANSION
From 2025, the festival expanded to include Bratunac, with screenings across multiple venues, including the Cultural Centers of Srebrenica and Bratunac.
The programme also extends to nearby communities such as Nova Kasaba, through activities for children and young audiences.
While the programme unfolds across different locations, its symbolic heart remains the open-air cinema at the Emmaus Camp, where audiences gather under the summer sky.
ORGANIZATION
The festival is organized by the Admon Film Association, in collaboration with the International Forum of Solidarity – Emmaus and the House of Good Tones.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
feature film
Curated by international programmers from major film festivals, in collaboration with their festivals and curatorial networks.
Elma Tataragić
Sarajevo Film Festival
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.
International Short Films
Curated by selectors from prestigious festivals.
Ana Souza
Sundance Film Festival
Wim Vanacker
Cannes Film Festival
Asja Krsmanović
Sarajevo Film Festival
Tim Redford
Clermont-Ferrand International Short 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 GREEN 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
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