THE FESTIVAL
The Silver Frame Film Festival is a competitive event that celebrates the diversity of global cinema, taking place in the heart of Srebrenica, a town marked by the profound trauma of genocide. The festival’s aim is to provide a platform for artistic expression and resilience through film, creating a space for reflection, dialogue, and connection.
Each screening, workshop, and interaction serves as a step toward honoring the town and its residents, while the films showcased bear witness to a universal human story of hope, resilience, and community.
The II edition of the Silver Frame Film Festival will take place from 15th-17th July 2025 in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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THE FESTIVAL PROGRAM
The Silver Frame Film Festival is a competitive event featuring an international selection of feature and short films curated by renowned selectors from prestigious film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Sarajevo, and Sundance. The competitive nature of the festival highlights outstanding achievements in filmmaking and provides a platform for recognition across multiple categories.
The short films presented at Silver Frame explore contemporary social, environmental, and cultural themes, showcasing diverse voices and perspectives. The festival is dedicated to connecting the local community with global film trends, promoting young talents, and discovering new cinematic poetics.
Film Sections
1. Feature Films
2. International Short Films
3. International Green Short Films
4. Regional Student Films
5. Shorts Spotlight
Film Residency
Film Education – Green Focus
The Silver Frame Film Residency is a three-day program designed for young filmmakers from Bosnia and Herzegovina aged 18 to 35, providing them with the opportunity to create short films under the guidance of international and local professionals.
MASTERCLASS
The Artist’s Corner
Masterclasses are led by prominent figures in cinema and the festival circuit, offering a unique opportunity to build skills in the field. Participants can learn directly from experts, gain insight into the filmmaking process, analyze narrative and structure, appreciate diverse perspectives and styles, and develop a critical eye for constructive feedback.
Music and Campfire
Night sky & easygoing conversation
Our festival is, above all, a place for sharing and building connections – both with each other and with the natural world, beneath the stars. It’s where community effort shapes an unforgettable experience.
Every night after the screenings, we gather around the campfire, where music and dance – from traditional melodies to global hits- sparks meaningful connections and creates lasting memories.
WORKSHOps
Film Education
At Silver Frame Film Festival (SFFF), we offer workshops for younger generations, with a particular focus on local youth, centered on various aspects of cinema, including animation, acting, and photography, all with an emphasis on environmental and community themes.
In Srebrenica and nearby villages, opportunities like these are often hard to access. Through SFFF, we aim to bridge this gap, bringing these valuable experiences closer to young locals and empowering them to explore their creative potential.
AWARDS
Silver Frame Awards
Best International Short Film
Best Film Director
Best Regional Student Film
Best International Green Film
Best Short Film in the Film Residency Section
Are you interested in collaborating with the Silver Frame Film Festival? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at silverframefilmfest@gmail.com
The mission OF THE FESTIVAL
is to create a dynamic platform
where the universal language of film
becomes a bridge,
connecting people of different cultures,
backgrounds and experiences.
WHERE?
The festival takes place in the city of Srebrenica, nestled among mountains and waterways, during the warm summer month of July, at the peak of the vibrant green season.
It is hosted during the International Working Camp at the Forum of Solidarity Emmaus Centre, which attracts hundreds of visitors to Srebrenica during this period. The center, a key partner of the festival, provides accommodations, a cafeteria, a volleyball court, and a campfire area. Just minutes away, in the heart of Srebrenica, is the House of Good Tones Foundation,where children and youth from the Srebrenica region will have access to high-quality educational, cultural, and entertaining programs.
Srebrenica is a wounded city with a torn soul. Its empty and destroyed houses are victims of the time, but also witnesses of what happened in the past. However, before the war, this city was much more than that: a city of silver, nature, and resorts.
The brave people who returned to the city and live here today are the hope that drives us forward and they are the reason why we want to bring the film festival right here, between the mountains and the people.
By focusing on the rich palette of cinematic expression, we want to encourage dialogue, and cultural exchange and break down barriers that may persist after historical challenges. Through the transformative power of storytelling, we strive to build bridges of empathy and solidarity, making the Silver Frame Film Festival a symbol of unity, understanding and shared appreciation of the diversity of human experience.
Why “Silver Frame”
Srebrenica derives its name from the word “srebro,” meaning “silver.” The town was named after the presence of silver and other ores discovered in this area of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Srebrenica was known as a mining hub as far back as ancient times, particularly during the Roman Empire, when extensive exploitation of ores took place.
The word “srebro” in Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian refers to the precious metal silver, while the suffix “-nica” denotes a place or location associated with something. Therefore, the name Srebrenica literally means “a place where silver is found” or “silver mine.”
For this reason, the festival’s name carries historical significance and reflects the values of the town, being aptly named Srebrni okvir – Silver Frame. This symbolic name connects Srebrenica’s rich past with its new role as a center of creativity and artistic expression.
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THE ORGANIZER
The Admon Film Association serves as the primary organizer of the Silver Frame Film Festival in Srebrenica, showcasing its leadership in fostering cultural and cinematic initiatives. The festival is made possible through the invaluable collaboration with Forum of Solidarity Emmaus and the House of Good Tones, whose contributions are instrumental in ensuring the event’s success and community impact. Together, these organizations create a platform that highlights the power of art and solidarity in rebuilding and connecting the community.
THE EVOLUTION OF THE FESTIVAL
The Admon Film Association, in collaboration with the support of the International Forum of solidarity – Emmaus, successfully organized the Cortovisoni project: How to make a short film, creative workshops, and film screenings from 2019 to 2023. Many volunteers and locals who participated in the Emmaus International Work Camp had the opportunity to learn basic skills in filming, editing, film analysis, and creating short films, which were screened to the audience every night during the Emmaus Work Camp.