\tUniqa SEE Future Foundation has teamed with Sarajevo Film Festival and Slano Film Days to launch the Female Filmmakers Support Program, whose purpose is to boost the careers of women in the film industry in South-East Europe.<\/p>\n
\tThe program will operate in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Romania and Montenegro, but it is possible for women from other countries to apply, provided that they have a producer or co-producer from one of those countries.<\/p>\n
\tThe call for applications, which closes on Feb. 19, is open to female directors or co-directors and at least one other key associate (a screenwriter, director of photography, composer or editor) who identifies as a woman. \t<\/p>\n
\tThe program\u2019s objectives are to develop and support women in the film industry in South-East Europe in the production of independent film, to increase the representation and diversity of women in the regional film industry, and to facilitate networking, skills development and funding opportunities for women in film. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t \t\t\tPopular on Variety\t\t \t \t\t \t \tThe program will provide financial assistance for the production of female filmmakers\u2019 projects, as well as to support the development of their careers through Sarajevo Film Festival\u2019s CineLink Industry Training and Skills Program.<\/p>\n
\tThe program\u2019s budget for the first year is Euros 150,000.<\/p>\n
\tAdel Bahtanovi\u0107, president of Uniqa in the South-East Europe region, said: \u201cIn addition to promoting diversity and advancing equality within the film industry, our goal is to inspire and empower young female filmmakers to follow their passions.<\/p>\n
\t\u201cThe filmmaking industry holds immense power in shaping public opinion and influencing how we perceive the world. It\u2019s crucial that we hear more stories told from a female point of view, as this not only enriches our understanding of life but also makes our experiences more meaningful and mindful.<\/p>\n
\t\u201cWith this project, we want to encourage them to leverage their talents to educate, inform and share their unique perspectives, fostering a more inclusive and impactful world for all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tMirsad Purivatra, director of Slano Film Days, said: \u201cOur long-term goal through Slano Film Days is to support the development of young talents\u2019 careers in the region. In addition to our regular program, we have launched a one-month residency for project development, and, as a third step, in cooperation with Uniqa SEE Future Foundation, we created the Female Filmmakers Support Program, aimed at supporting female filmmakers in development and postproduction. \t<\/p>\n
\t\u201cThis initiative reflects our commitment to promote women in the film industry and provide them with the financial and career development support.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tJovan Marjanovi\u0107, director of the Sarajevo Film Festival, said the program reflects the festival\u2019s \u201ccommitment to advancing gender equality, both within the festival and in regional cinema. The festival serves as a key platform for initiatives shaping the film industry, with a clear vision of achieving gender balance and promoting diversity and inclusivity in cinematic art.\u201d<\/p>\n
\tThe initiative was first presented at this year\u2019s Sarajevo Film Festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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