Summary
- The Sarajevo Film Festival has announced the new Prix Cineplexx award.
- The prize will be presented for the first time at the 32nd edition, from August 14 to 21, 2026.
- It will go to the best feature film in the Open Air Premiere programme.
- The winning film will be selected by audience vote.
- The award has a total value of 20,000 euros.
The Sarajevo Film Festival is introducing the new Prix Cineplexx award, which will be presented for the first time at its 32nd edition.
The Sarajevo Film Festival has announced the creation of the Prix Cineplexx, a new award established in partnership with Cineplexx, which will honour the best feature film in the Open Air Premiere programme, with the winner selected by the audience.
The new award matters because it connects the festival more directly with theatrical distribution, highlighting the cinema-going experience and the relationship between films and viewers.
What is the Prix Cineplexx
The Prix Cineplexx is a new Sarajevo Film Festival award that will debut at the 32nd edition of the festival, taking place from August 14 to 21, 2026.
The award will be presented to the best feature film in the Open Air Premiere programme. The winning film will be chosen through an audience vote, giving viewers an active role in the selection.
The value of the award
The Prix Cineplexx has a total value of 20,000 euros.
Of that amount, 15,000 euros will be provided as a Cineplexx marketing campaign, while 5,000 euros will be awarded in cash to the producer of the winning film.
In this way, the award is not limited to honorary recognition, but also offers practical support for the film’s further visibility.
The partnership with Cineplexx
Cineplexx is considered one of the key cinema chains in Southeast Europe, and its partnership with the Sarajevo Film Festival strengthens the award’s focus on the big-screen experience.
The choice of this collaboration shows the festival’s intention to support films that can connect with audiences beyond the festival environment.
What it means for the festival
The Sarajevo Film Festival remains one of the most important film events in the region, with a strong focus on European and regional cinema.
With the Prix Cineplexx, the festival adds an award that highlights the power of the audience and underlines the importance of cinemas at a time when film distribution and viewing habits continue to change.
What we think
The addition of the Prix Cineplexx is a well-judged move, as it gives weight not only to the artistic value of a film, but also to its ability to connect with audiences inside the cinema. For a festival with Sarajevo’s profile, the link between filmmakers, viewers and distribution is especially important.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Prix Cineplexx?
It is a new Sarajevo Film Festival award that will be presented for the first time at the 32nd edition in 2026.
Which film will receive the award?
The award will go to the best feature film in the Open Air Premiere programme.
Who chooses the winning film?
The winning film will be selected by audience vote.
What is the value of the award?
The award has a total value of 20,000 euros, including 15,000 euros in promotional support and 5,000 euros in cash for the producer.
