The “Uhvati film” (Seize the Film) Festival takes place in Novi Sad (Serbia), Rijeka (Croatia) and Kotor (Montenegro).
Through a thematically and artistically distinctive film selection, the festival aims to promote the potential of persons with disabilities, raise public awareness about the challenges they face (with special attention to multiply marginalized groups), and contribute to the advancement of disability rights.

Films selected for the Novi Sad program will enter consideration for screenings in Rijeka and Kotor, as well as for post-production programs (in all countries).
The festival organizers (KAO Parnas – Serbia, Spirit Association – Croatia, NGO Art 365 – Montenegro) will personally contact the authors of the selected films.
Some films may not be included in the main Novi Sad program but may become part of the “Uhvati film Kids” program. Authors will be informed accordingly.

Awards & Prizes

The best films will receive plaques for:
• Best Film
• Best Screenplay
• Best Director
The jury may also grant special awards.

The organizers commit not to use the films for commercial purposes. No screening fees will be paid for festival or post-production screenings.

Rules & Terms

• At least one person with a disability must be a protagonist or a significant participant in the film.
• Maximum running time: 30 minutes.
• Technical standard: minimum HD quality (1280x720).
• The film must contain subtitles in Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Montenegrin, or English.
Accessibility (Mandatory)
• Films from Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro must include SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) in the original language of the film.
• Films from other countries must submit an English SDH .srt subtitle file.
We especially value films that, in addition to mandatory SDH subtitles, include sign language interpretation and/or audio description (or a submitted audio description script).
Films that portray disability as a disease, tragedy, punishment, or that reinforce stereotypes will not be considered.

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  • Segredo Filmes

    I am grateful to the festival for the opportunities to screen NINO in three countries (Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia), for an audience sensitive to the film's themes and form. It was the first festival in the world that understood our intentions without us needing to explain the film in the synopsis or any other text. And we even won a Best Documentary Award. We can only express our gratitude! Long live the Festival.

    March 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for the kind words and for the contribution to the Festival ❤️

  • Maylis Arrabit

    It was a real pleasure to have Les Chaussures Rouges selected in these great festivals both in Serbia and Croatia. The teams were kind, responsive, and truly supportive of our work. We felt valued as disabled artists and filmmakers. Thank you for creating such a thoughtful and encouraging environment, we were honored to be part of it. Merci <3

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much for your kind words and thanks for submitting your film.. Keep creating your beautiful, powerful work.

  • Sean Alexander Carney

    It means a lot to me that my film was selected by this festival devoted entirely to disability films. I consider this a hugely important festival. I was impressed with the great communication, organisation, array of films and coverage. Thank you so much for screening "Remembering Nearfield" in the festival in 2023, which is helping to draw global attention to Electrohypersensitivity (EHS), a neglected disability caused by man-made electromagnetic radiation from wireless and electrical devices.

    November 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much :)

  • Audrey SANGLA

    Thank you for this wonderful festival.

    October 2023
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  • Aaron Paul

    We were glad to be part of the festival from afar! Thanks for including our team

    October 2022
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