TAKT Film Fest is an IMDb-qualifying international festival dedicated to uniting the worlds of music and film. Our mission is to create a space where music lovers can appreciate film, and film enthusiasts can discover the power of music.

As an alternative and non-profit festival, TAKT Film Fest celebrates films in which music plays a central role and honors works that embrace diversity, one of our core values. It aims to elevate both art forms and foster meaningful connections by blending music and film 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. In October 2026, we proudly mark the 15th anniversary of the TAKT Festival, featuring the TAKT Film Fest, now entering its 7th edition. What began as a series of screenings has grown into a recognized and respected international film festival.

The event is organized by Kulturanova, a well-established NGO from Novi Sad with 25 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.

Watching the program at the TAKT Fest 2026 for all four days is completely free!

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 together, as building connections is important to us!

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

Awards & Prizes

📍 Kulturanova has secured funding to cover accommodation for finalists, including a two-night stay in a hotel and on-site catering during the festival, available throughout screenings and concerts. Depending on the final festival budget and the number of filmmakers attending, guests will be provided with either single rooms or shared accommodation with fellow participants. Travel expenses cannot be covered, and filmmakers are required to cover those costs themselves. All finalists invited to the festival are not obligated to attend, and their decision will not affect their award.

🏆 The first-place winner will receive a certificate and a custom-designed trophy that celebrates both artistic achievement and sustainability. If the winner can't attend the festival in person, the award will be mailed to them at no cost.

• 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. 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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  • Gašper Markun

    I am incredibly honored that my music video "Jez Black Diamonds - VLAK" won the 2025 Jury Prize for Best Music Video at the TAKT Film Festival.

    The communication with festival team was absolutely flawless. They were professional and even made sure the award was properly registered on my IMDb profile.
    The award itself is beautiful!

    Unfortunately, due to unpredictable circumstances, I couldn't attend in person, which I deeply regret as I know that time in Novi Sad is always amazing.

    One friendly suggestion for future editions: the festival covered accommodation for only one person. Since traveling from Slovenia incurs high costs, I wanted to bring my cinematographer, but we would have had to pay extra for his stay. For an international festival, it would be great to consider covering accommodation for two crew members. It makes traveling and splitting costs much easier for indie filmmakers, and one extra bed isn't a huge burden for the festival. :)

    Overall, I highly recommend TAKT Film Festival!

    June 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Gašper,

    Thank you for the honest review and congrats again on winning! Your project was a total treat to watch.

    As a 100% voluntary, zero-budget indie festival with free entry, funding accommodation is a major hurdle. We hope to expand it to more crew members as we grow. :-)

    We missed having you in Novi Sad and hope to host you and your team in the future! Next time, give us a ring ahead of time, and we will gladly find a way to accommodate you all.

  • 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.