JSFF - Japanese Serbian Film Festival

10th ANNUAL JAPANESE - SERBIAN FILM FESTIVAL

We are thrilled to announce the open call for submissions to the 10th annual Japanese-Serbian Film Festival (JSFF). This year marks a decade of celebrating the theme LASTING, recognizing emerging talent and established professionals on the scene.
We are inviting all Japanese and Serbian productions and co-productions, regardless of nationality, to submit their short films, feature films, animations or J-dramas (one episode per series is also acceptable) for consideration. JSFF has always been committed to promoting cultural exchange through the power of cinema, and we are excited to continue this tradition for another year.

The 10th annual JSFF will take place in November 2023, and we encourage all filmmakers to submit their work before the end of August. Traditionally, submissions are completely FREE OF CHARGE!
Join us in celebrating this milestone year and be a part of the next chapter in the history of Japanese-Serbian film.

ABOUT JSFF

The Japanese-Serbian Film Festival (JSFF) is a bi-city-themed event celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The festival showcases an exciting array of films from both Japan and Serbia, with a focus on promoting cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the two countries. JSFF is held annually in both Belgrade and Tokyo, offering an exceptional opportunity for audiences to experience the best of contemporary Japanese and Serbian cinema. The festival has become a significant cultural event and an excellent platform for emerging filmmakers from both countries to showcase their work and connect with international audiences and identifies itself with the following values: quality, fairness, and openness.

CATEGORIES:

- SHORT FILMS (under 30 minutes)
- FEATURE FILMS (over 60 minutes)
- ANIMATION (short or feature-length)
- J-DRAMA (under 60 minutes per episode)