YouthCore is a festival created with the aim of tracking the movement of young cinema. It is designed to acquaint audiences with young filmmakers and their creative solutions, fostering the creation and development of a community of young artists
Here young filmmakers have the opportunity to show their films and meet the audience. Every season we organize screenings and Q&As. A multicultural professional jury carefully selects the films so that the viewers can enjoy the best works. On YouthCore festival platform you can meet young professionals and create your dream team
VENUE: Belgrade, Serbia, Cinema Zvezda
The building that houses the cinema is a cultural monument under the initial protection of the Institute for the Preservation of Monuments, built in 1903. In 2008, the cinema was closed and left to decay. In 2014, activists, young film artists, and citizens took over the cinema in an action known as the "Occupation of Cinema Zvezda"
WE ACCEPT FILMS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
Feature-length fiction films (55 minutes and longer)
Short fiction films (preferably up to 30 minutes)
Feature-length documentary films (55 minutes and longer)
Short documentary films (preferably up to 30 minutes)
Animated films (both feature-length and short)
Experimental films and video art (preferably up to 10 minutes)
By submitting your work to these categories you can win in the following awards:
USUAL NOMINATIONS:
Best Directorial Work
Best Cinematography
Best Screenplay
Best Leading Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Best Editing
Best Character Design
Best Production Design
Best Sound Design
Best Composer's Work
Best Film in Each Category
SPECIAL NOMINATIONS:
FRESH VIEW AWARD - An extraordinary look at well-known topics
AUDIENCE SYMPATHY AWARD - Audiences determine the best movies
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AWARD - The best use of neural networks for artistic purposes
BEST SHOT FROM CUT TO CUT AWARD - Best artistic statement encapsulated in a single footage