The Beneath The River Danube is a live screening event occurring in Dom ¬kulture, Belgrade. We are not-for-profit biannual Indie Film Festival based in Serbia with a mission to find young, unrecognized, unexceptional & underdog artists, and enable them show their talent and work to the world.
Ideas, vision & guides of the Beneath The River Danube Film Festival are:
- Highlighting the young and artistic heart of Belgrade by making it appealing destination for both emerging and non-affirmed filmmakers by sharing their talent and sensitivity;
- Become a haven for cinema lovers by organizing screenings, workshops, competitions and related activities;
- Build a connection among many different cultures which can be exprerienced under the wing of independent cinema (thus contributing in raising tolerance and familiarity towards different ways of life, traditions, religions and new points of view).
The Festival will have a Three Categories:
1. Chronicles of Existence
2. Life is a Sport
3. Magic of Animation
The official selections, which will be screened on May 18-19, 2024 in Belgrade, will compete to win the Sterlet of Steel, main prize of the festival.
STERLET OF STEEL - Grand Prix of the Festival
Officially selected films in all categories will have the opportunity to win the highest prize at the Beneath The River Danube.
The Sterlet of Steel is a major award bestowed by the Jury and the Board of Directors of the Festival.
BEST SHORT FICTION FILM
Award for the best film in "Chronicles of Existence" Category.
Jurors of the festival give a prize to the best officially selected short fiction film, recognizing excellence in the craft of filmmaking.
BEST SPORT FILM
Award for the best film in "Life is a Sport" Category.
Jurors of the festival give a prize to the best officially selected documentary or short fiction film with a sports theme, appreciated soul of story, creativity and outstanding vision.
BEST ANIMATION
Award for the best film in "Magic of Animation" Category.
Jurors of the festival give a prize to the best officially selected animated short film, recognizing vivid construction of fearless and unique world.