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
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