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SEE Cinema Network Announces the 2025 Funding Round Recipients

On Friday 7 November 2025, SEE Cinema Network unveiled a total funding of €72,000 for its 2025 Funding Round candidates, during its 38th General Assembly in Thessaloniki, coinciding with the 66th Thessaloniki International Film Festival.

Each awarded project will receive 9.000€ in funding for its development purposes.

The selected projects are the following:

ALBANIA
COLD SUN
Director: Gentian Koçi
Delegate Producer: Artlab Film Productions
Albania / Greece / Romania / France

BULGARIA
D’ARTAGNYANA
Director: Valeri Milev
Delegate Producer: Agitprop
Bulgaria / Romania

CYPRUS
EXCAVATORS
Director: Argyro Nicolaou
Delegate Producer: Caretta Films Ltd.
Cyprus / Greece / Serbia

GREECE
THE HERMIT
Director: Nicolas Kolovos
Delegate Producer: Homemade Films
Greece / Bulgaria / Sweden

KOSOVO
LUCKY US
Director: Anita Morina
Delegate Producer: Buka Production
Kosovo / Montenegro / North Macedonia / Croatia

MONTENEGRO
TEACHERS’ UPRISING ON A NUDIST BEACH
Director: Siniša Cvetić
Delegate Producer: Artikulacija Film
Montenegro / Serbia / Bulgaria / Croatia / Italy/ Slovenia

NORTH MACEDONIA
THE POT, THE LID AND THE NURSE
Director: Vardan Tozija
Delegate Producer: Minimal Collective
North Macedonia / Bulgaria / Croatia / Slovenia

ROMANIA
BELIEVERS
Director: Tudor Giurgiu
Delegate Producer: Libra Films
Romania / Bulgaria / Hungary / Germany

In a commitment to transparency and in line with European statistical recording standards, SEE Cinema Network will also announce gender percentages for main contributors — namely, directors, producers and scriptwriters. This year, female participation stands at an impressive 43% of the total confirmed contributors.

Our Network congratulates all the recipients and wishes good luck and many more exciting achievements for each supported project.

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DJ Ahmet Wins at 31st SFF & IFF ART Film 2025

An impressive update for DJ Ahmet, the debut feature film of Georgi Unkovski. Soon after announcing its sales in over 15 territories worldwide, it received 2 wins at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival (Special Youth Perspectives Award, Cineuropa Prize). The film previously received distinctions during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and scored 3 major wins at IFF Art Film 2025 in its International Competition Section (Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor).

It was also recebtly announced that the film will participate at the 38th edition of the Montenegro Film Festival, competing in the International Feature section.

DJ Ahmet is bound to open in Hungarian cinemas on August 28th and it is scheduled to premiere in various other countries in the coming months.

DJ Ahmet received development support from SEE Cinema Network during its 2021 Funding Round. Do not miss the chance to be among the next Funding Round recipients: Submit your project now!

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’17’ by Kosara Mitic Wins at CineLink Work In Progress Awards of 31st SFF

backstage still from the shooting of 17 by Kosara Mitic

The latest project of Kosara Mitic, ’17’ has just received a great recognintion during the latest Sarajevo Film Festival. As part of the Work In Progress Awards, It was awarded 30,000€ in post-production services from company Avanpost Media towards the film’s completion.

Kosara Mitic, the project’s director, presented the film and accepted the award, which was part of the 23rd CineLink Industry Days, the industry section of the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.

A recepient of our 2022 Funding Round, ’17’ is strongly entering its festival circuit and having a bold presence in international film markets and industry events.

We congratulate Ms Mitić and all the team for bringing forward an impressive result. We eagerly anticipate for a swift completion and subsequent festival run and theatrical distribution.

Do not miss the chance to be among the next Funding Round recipients. Submit your project now!

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DJ Ahmet Aimed for Theatrical Release; Sold to 15+ Territories

DJ Ahmet, the debut feature film of Georgi Unkovski, has managed to secure film sales in more than 15 territories globally by Berlin-based company Films Boutique.

This news comes shortly after its impressive run at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it garnered both the World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award and Special Jury Award for Creative Vision.

A co-production between North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Croatia and Serbia, it is slated to have its Hungarian premiere on 28 August 2025. Other scheduled theatrical relases include the Czech Republic (4 September 2025), Turkey (31 October 2025), Sweden (5 December 2025), UK & Ireland (early 2026), Norway (27 March 2026), Switzerland (1 April 2026) and Denmark (9 April 2026).

An astounding achievement for a very deserving film. Congratulations are in order for all the team behind the creative process and distribution management.

Still from the movie DJ Ahmet.

The project was among the selected awardees of our 2021 Funding Round. Do not miss the chance to be among the next Funding Round recipients. Submit your project here.

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DON’T LET ME DIE by Andrei Epure set to premiere during the 78th Locarno Film Festival

Artwork by Andreea Cristea

Locarno Film Festival just announced its lineup for the Cineasti del Presente and Piazza Grande sections. Among the former, we find Don’t Let Me Die by Romanian director Andrei Epure. The film is set to have its world premiere during the 78th edition of the festival, which is one of the most popular European and global film events that attracts over 150,000 spectators on a yearly basis.

Still from the film.

The film was among the 2023 Funding Round awardees of SEE Cinema Network. A co-production between Romania (Saga Film), Bulgaria (Handplayed) and France (Tomsa Films), it has received, among other distinctions, national funding support from all three countries. World sales are being handled by Lights On.

We want to congratulate the film’s producers and crew on their astounding work and express our excitement for the upcoming premiere of ‘Don’t Let Me Die’. We hope that this will be the starting point of a successful festival run and a forthcoming wide theatrical release to international audiences.

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‘Wake’ by Thelyia Petraki receives support from FCS; Q&A with producer Kostas Tagalakis

Kostas Tagalakis - Producer of WAKE

Film Center Serbia (FCS) has announced its latest production grants, and among the recipients is WAKE by Thelyia Petraki, the Greek awardee of the 2024 Funding Round of SEE Cinema Network. The project has secured €55,512 under the Minority Coproductions program, supporting its production.


But that’s not all! Producer Kostas Tagalakis (Out of the Box) was selected to present WAKE at CineMart, the prestigious co-production market of the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). Following his participation, we caught up with him for a quick Q&A to hear about his experience, the challenges of production, and the next steps for the project:

What does participating in IFFR Pro mean for your project?
Participating in IFFR Pro means that WAKE is gradually getting international visibility. Furthermore, it is attracting new collaborators and this is always a good sign for the project.

How would you describe WAKE in three words?
Girlhood. Awakening. 1999.

How was the experience of presenting WAKE to industry professionals?
It was a valuable networking experience. It is always special to see how people perceive the project and this is something that made me love it even more. 

What’s the next step for WAKE after Rotterdam?
Next stop for WAKE is the Berlinale Script Station 2025 where the director Thelyia Petraki is presenting the project to the industry.

And finally, if IFFR had a soundtrack, what song would fit it best? 🎶
It’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ at the CineMart Karaoke Party!

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SEE Cinema Network at the 65th Thessaloniki International Film Festival

Today, Thursday 31 October 2024, marks the start of the 65th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, one of the most prestigious and longevous film festivals of the South Eastern Europe region. This year, we are beyond excited to announce that 2 projects previously supported by SEE Cinema Network are part of the festival’s eclectic film catalogue: LUNA PARK by Florenc Papas and INK WASH by Sarra Tsorakidis!

Ink Wash competes in the “Meet the Neighbors+” section. Do not miss Ink Wash on Wednesday 6 November at 17.00 (Stavros Tornes Hall) or Thursday 7 November at 16:00 (John Cassavetes Hall).
Tickets available here.

Luna Park is screened under the “Survey Expanded: Un-Family-ar” section. You can experience the film on Monday 4 November at 21:00 (Pavlos Zannas Hall) and Wednesday 6 November at 17.00 (Makedonikon Cinema).
Tickets available here.

Also, on Wednesday 6 November, the members off SEE Cinema Network will be gathered for their 37th General Assembly where the recipients of the 2024 Funding Round will be selected. Winners will be announced during the TiFF65 Agora Awards later that day.

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‘Ink Wash’ by Sarra Tsorakidis wins at the 40th Warsaw International Film Festival

Another major achievement for the movie INK WASH by Sarra Tsorakidis. The film was recently awarded the prestigious FIPRESCI Award for Best Debut from Eastern Europe of the 40th Warsaw International Film Festival by FIPRESCI Jury members Alessandro Amato (IT), Leo Ortuno (FR), Marcin Radomski (PL).

After its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival and its European premiere at Warsaw, the film will soon be shown at the 65th Thessaloniki International Film Festival (TiFF), one of the most prominent film festivals of South Eastern Europe. Ink Wash will be a part of the Meet The Neighbors+ competition section of the festival.

SEE Cinema Network wholeheartedly congratulates the creative and producing team of Ink Wash for its indeniably successful festival run and wishes for many more accomplishments to come. The project was proudbly supported by the Network during its 2022 Funding Round.

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7th Balkan Can Kino Film Symposium hosts Special Screening of Short Films supported by SEE Cinema Network

SEE Cinema Network is coming to the 7th Balkan Can Kino Film Symposium which takes place from 24-27 October 2024 in Athens, Greece.

Among its many events, a very Special Screening of recent short films by female filmmakers from South Eastern Europe is scheduled for this Sunday, 27 October 2024 at ZOOTROPE (Kimolou 17, Athens 11362). All films have received funding support from SEE Cinema Network.

The theme of escaping (from) reality is the imaginary thread that connects the four distinct short fiction stories in this special screening. Against the tension and fascination of the unknown, the elements of nature, the planet itself and the natural environment in all its glory -the sea, the forest, the water, the sky, the stars- are juxtaposed. Other times acting symbolically and magically, other times as a canvas of images and landscapes with humans in the foreground, these elements highlight the intensity of emotions and the relationships between the protagonists: be it friendship, brotherly and sisterly love, the love between partners or desire.

The films shown in this screening are the following:

  • To The Moon And Back (2018) by Stelana Kliris, 11′
  • Life Lasts Three Days (2017) by Katarina Koljevic, 28′
  • Only The Devil Hates Water (2022) by Lidija Mojsovska, 17’
  • To Vancouver (2021) by Artemis Anastasiadou, 23′

There is free entrance to all activities and screenings of the film symposium. Find out more information here,

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‘Planet 7693’ by Gojko Berkuljan has its official festival premiere

Great news for the family film PLANET 7693, directed by Gojko Berkuljan! On October 12th, the official festival premiere of the project will take place during the 20th Kids Fest in Serbia. Soon, the film will also be released nationwide in the Montenegrin cinemas.

A synopsis of ‘Planet 7693’:
Luka lives with his quite harmonious and pleasant family in a very interesting neighborhood in the suburbs. During a turbulent period, big misunderstandings and conflicts start to emerge within the family. Left alone, Luka immerses himself in fiction, trying to find a solution for all the problems.

Planet 7693 was a recipient of the 2021 Funding Round support of SEE Cinema Network.

Congratulations to the creative team and crew behind the film and we wish them great success towards reaching a wide audience of many ages, both nationally and internationally.