TAKT Film Fest is an IMDb Qualifying international festival dedicated to uniting the worlds of music and film. Our goal is to create a space where music lovers can appreciate film, and film enthusiasts can discover the power of music. The festival showcases films where music plays a central role and highlights works celebrating diversity – one of our core values. TAKT Film Fest aims to elevate both and foster connections among people by blending these two art forms in creative and cohesive ways.

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The festival is an annual live screening event held in Novi Sad, Serbia, as part of a four-day double festival that includes both music and film. Now in its 13th year, TAKT Fest features the TAKT Film Fest contest, which is entering its 6th year. It has evolved from a series of screenings into an established competition.

TAKT Film Fest 2025 will take place in October.

The event is organized by Kulturanova, a well-established NGO from Novi Sad with over 20 years of experience in producing and organizing contemporary art projects and events, primarily focused on young and creative talents from around the world.

Our selection committee, composed of four members, is responsible for reviewing all submissions to determine the official selection. Following this selection process, a jury of four delegates, including academic professionals and industry experts, will choose the winners.

Attendance and Expenses
Watching the program at the TAKT Fest 2025 for all four days is completely free. While we cover accommodation for the TAKT Film Fest winners, we unfortunately cannot cover travel costs for other participants. We will do our best to assist with accommodation, local information, and any other needs you may have. If you plan to attend the festival at your own expense, please let us know in advance so we can welcome you and share a meal – making connections is important to us!

Visit TAKT Fest and Kulturanova websites for more information:
taktfest.org
kulturanova.org

Awards & Prizes

The first-place winner will receive a certificate and a custom-designed trophy that celebrates both artistic achievement and sustainability. If the winner cannot attend the festival in person, the award will be mailed to them at no cost. For the first time in five years, Kulturanova has secured funding to cover accommodation for some winners, including a two-night stay and meals. However, travel expenses will not be covered, and filmmakers will need to manage those costs themselves. All winners invited to the festival are not obligated to attend, and their decision will not affect their award.

Music Documentary
1st Place: Trophy, certificate, and covered accommodation for the festival.
2nd Place: Certificate and covered accommodation for the festival.
3rd Place: Certificate and covered accommodation for the festival.
Best Sound Design in Music Documentary: Certificate

Music Video – up to 10 min
1st Place: Trophy, certificate, and covered accommodation for the festival.
2nd Place: Certificate and covered accommodation for the festival.
3rd Place: Certificate and covered accommodation for the festival.

Non-verbal Creative Short – up to 15 min
1st Place: Trophy, certificate, and covered accommodation for the festival.
2nd Place: Certificate and covered accommodation for the festival.
3rd Place: Certificate and covered accommodation for the festival.
Best Sound Design in Non-verbal Creative Short: certificate

Value of Diversity
1st Place: Trophy, certificate, and covered accommodation for the festival.
2nd Place: Certificate and covered accommodation for the festival.
3rd Place: Certificate and covered accommodation for the festival.
Best Sound Design in Value of Diversity: Certificate

Rules & Terms

TAKT Film Fest focuses on films that explore the relationship between music and social issues. We encourage submissions that center on music, musicians, audio production, and the interaction between sound and image, with music or sound serving as a vital element in storytelling.

The festival is open to filmmakers worldwide. You may submit multiple films, but the same film cannot be submitted more than once. We accept films produced within the last two years (starting from January 1 of the year preceding the festival; for instance, for TAKT 2025, films must be produced after January 1, 2024). Publicly released films are not eligible, except for music videos, for which we do not require exclusive rights.

Language and Subtitles
There are no language boundaries for submissions. However, for specific categories, subtitles in English are required:

– The Value of Diversity: Subtitles in English are required.
– Music Documentary: Subtitles in English are required.
– Music Video: No language or subtitle restrictions.
– Non-verbal Creative Shorts: Must not include functional dialogue or explanatory texts, but subtitles are optional if they don’t have the function to explain the plot or any other dramaturgical matters.

Submission and Format
– Submit your films via FilmFreeway.
– Accepted formats: Full HD (1920x1080) in H.264, H.265, MPEG2, or QuickTime (.mov).
– Once submitted, the entry fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether the film is selected.

Important Notes
– You must own all rights to your film, and you are fully responsible for ensuring legal compliance. More details are available on our propositions page.
– We will not publish your film beyond the screening event, but we may use short clips (up to 30 seconds), trailers, posters, and stills for promotional purposes.
– We may capture brief video clips (up to 15 seconds) or photographs during screenings. If you prefer not to have your material used in this way, please inform us.
– Any further screenings outside of the festival will only occur with your explicit permission.
– By sending an application you accept the rules and conditions of the festival: taktfest.org/index.php/en/takt-film-eng/propositions

Good luck, and we hope to see you in Novi Sad!
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  • Marc Bourdeau

    We had very good experience with TAKT Film Festival. Very good communication, organisation, value and promotion. Warmly recommended!!

    December 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, dear Mark.

    We are doing our best.
    Hope to see you in Novi Sad.

  • Andrea Hackl

    Thank you for selecting LIGHT RISING, dear Team of TAKT! I wished, I could have been there in person.

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Andrea,

    Thank you for staying true to the TAKT Film Fest. We are heapy to see your projects. This is the third time in a raw - probably the record :-)

    We are honestly looking forward to meeting you and we hope you will come to Novi Sad next year.

  • Tom Blankenberg

    Dear TAKT Film Fest team, thank you for having me and thank you for the award and your hospitality. Hvala.

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Tom,

    Thank you for your kind words, and we congratulate you for the award. It was very enjoyable to watch your work. We hope to see you in Novi Sad for some of your later projects.

  • Jaroslav Lobachev

    Great festival! Thanks for the opportunity to participate.

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Yaroslav,

    Thank you for your review.

    If you come to Serbia again, please give us a call. We'll be li glad to meet you in Novi Sad, at any time.

  • Serkan Aktaş

    I was honored to participate in this year's TAKT Film Fest with "Resurrection under the Ocean" short film! - 😃😃😃🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you :-)

    We were honored to screen your film at our festival.