International Film Festival "Prvi kadar"/First Frame is an important film event in Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose mission is to promote the film art of authors from all over the world. The Festival is competitive character. Films compete in two categories: documentary and short films.
Fifteen editions of the festival, a large number of authors interested in the festival, proving that the festival recognized among artists all over the world, as an important and prestigious film event.
Festival selections confirm continuity, primarily artistic approach, on which is built the whole idea of the First frame. In considering the relationship between themes and ideas, stress is given to the author's attitude or an artistic idea.
Rich non-competitive and competitive program of high artistic quality, educational programs, lectures DokMasterClass, Film Workshops of art documentaries animated movies, exhibitions, promotion of book of film art, numerous guests from the world of film, proof that the festival from year to year expanding, enriching the content of the program. This year's festival will be held from 14th to 18th November 2022 in East Sarajevo and Zvornik, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Awards & Prizes

1. FILM CLAPBOARD FOR THE BEST STUDENT DOCUMENTARY MOVIE IN SELECTION “NEW VIEW”
2. FILM CLAPBOARD FOR THE BEST STUDENT SHORT MOVIE IN SELECTION “KEY FOR THE MOVIE”
3. “STAMP OF PRINCE PAVLE” FOR THE BEST SHORT MOVIE IN SELECTION “SHORT STORIES”
4. “STAMP OF PRINCE PAVLE” FOR THE BEST SHORT MOVIE IN SELECTION “ EX-YU SHORT”
5. “STAMP OF PRINCE PAVLE” FOR THE BEST DOCUMENTARY MOVIE IN SELECTION “IN FOCUS”
6. “STAMP OF PRINCE PAVLE” FOR THE BEST DOCUMENTARY MOVIE IN SELECTION “EX-YU IN FOCUS”
7. “STAMP OF PRINCE PAVLE” FOR THE BEST DOCUMENTARY MOVIE IN SELECTION “TV IN FOCUS”
8. "THE GATE OF ZVORNIK", Award for the best directed
9. GRAND PRIX "TOMBSTONE Prince Pavle" FOR THE BEST FILM OF THE FESTIVAL

Rules & Terms

1.Conditon for participation:

a) their production is not older than two years

2. Deadline
The deadline for submission of films and film and accompanying materials is September 10th, 2022.

3.Film categories
The festival program includes two categories: documentaries and short films.

4.Formats and standards

Film entries submitted online. Movies that didn't record in English should have English subtitles.

5.Press kit
Include supporting material for the publication of Prvi Kadar/First Frame (photographs, synopsis, the biography of the director, production of accreditation, press articles, public service announcements, a list of awards, and participation in festivals list)

6. Submission to the festival will be charged for early bird submission 5 $. The payment can be made on our pay pal account: stifanicgoran@yahoo.com

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  • Lea Vahrusev

    great festival, great hospitality. thank you for award for the best student movie!

    January 2022
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  • George Danopoulos

    Thank you all for the selection and for the award. We didn't have the opportunity to visit the festival this year for obvious reasons but we all hope for the next time.

    November 2020
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  • George Leontakianakos

    It was a great honor for me to be selected at your festival! You are an amazing festival! 100% professionals. Βut most importantly you saw my film fairly. You judged her fairly! That's why I recommend it 100%! Thank you very much for everything! Keep up the amazing effort! Be strong!!!!

    November 2020
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  • Filip Markovinović

    Bogat i profilisan program, odlična komunikacija, respektabilan žiri, sve u svemu festival koji zaslužuje preporuku. Nadam se da će biti još prilike da sarađujemo :).

    November 2019
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  • Roberto Persano

    Interesante festival para poder llegar al publico de Bosnia Herzegovina
    Muy contentos de haber participado con el documental

    November 2016
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