Tabor New Frame Film Festival
2–4 July 2026 | Veliki Tabor Castle, Desinić, Croatia
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After the successful launch of the new era, Tabor New Frame Film returns for its next edition — an international short film festival dedicated exclusively to young filmmakers, bold voices under the age of 35. Building on the legacy of the long-running Tabor Film Festival, the festival continues to open space for fresh perspectives, new aesthetics, and fearless storytelling.
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Tabor New Frame Film is an international short film festival created for the next generation of filmmakers. The festival will take place from 2 to 4 July 2026 at the historic Veliki Tabor Castle near the village of Desinić in Hrvatsko Zagorje, Croatia.
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The festival program is open exclusively to directors who are 35 years old or younger on the day of submission or films completed by their age of 35 . Eligible films must be completed after 1 January 2025. All genres of short film are welcome, including fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, hybrid, and all other audio-visual forms.
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Tabor New Frame Film is not only a screening event but also a meeting place for learning, discussion, and collaboration. The program includes workshops, lectures, and talks focused on contemporary film practices, new technologies, sound and music in cinema, as well as the future of audio-visual storytelling across film, television, gaming, and digital media.

The festival features three competition categories: International Competition, Croatian Competition for Croatian filmmakers, and Student Competition intended for film school and university students. The goal of the festival is to support young authors, encourage new production, and create a platform where emerging filmmakers can present their work to audiences, professionals, and other artists.
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The best films in each category will receive the festival award Meluzina, together with cash prizes intended to support future film projects. The award for Best International Film includes the Meluzina trophy and a prize of 500 euros, Best Croatian Film receives the trophy and 300 euros, and Best Student Film receives the trophy and 100 euros. The jury may also present Special Mentions for exceptional artistic, technical, or thematic achievements.

The festival takes place in the unique atmosphere of Veliki Tabor Castle, offering open-air screenings, live concerts by film music composers, and educational programs for both young audiences and experienced film lovers. Festival visitors can use organized free transport from Zagreb to Desinić, and a free camping area is available next to the castle for all guests. All screenings, workshops, lectures, and concerts are free of charge, and there is no entry fee for the audience.

Through this new edition, Tabor New Frame Film continues its mission to become a leading regional festival for young filmmakers and a place where new talent is discovered, supported, and connected with the international film community.

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  • Laute Stille Team

    Thank you for having our film. Such a great opportunity having a screening at such a beautiful location.

    July 2025
  • Tabor New Frame was an amazing festival to participate, that takes place in a castle in Croatia. The festival is a unique combination of film and animation selection. My short animated film “Sphere Supreme” was in the student competition. Thank you for having me!

    July 2025
    Response from festival:

    Dear Hasan, Thank you for being with us...Please, keep on filming!

  • All the experiences that come with participating in festivals are very important. I congratulate all the participants and wish the festival leaders success.

    December 2024
  • Thomas Bauer

    Thank you for selecting CANNIBAL CORP. for your festival. After so many years and so many films, it was my first screening in lovely Croatia. And what a nice event in the Veliki Tabor Castle :D I hope I can go there some day again in the future.

    September 2024
  • Thank you so much for having 'The Devil Makes Work' as part of your festival. We can't thank you enough 😁

    July 2024