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Welcome to the Srebrenica’s Short Film Festival ‘Mesingana Kvaka’!

Mesingana Kvaka, or, The Brass Doorknob, symbolizes opening the door to new perspectives, visions, and stories – in other words, the door to cinema.
With this small festival, we are welcoming cinema into our town.

Srebrenica, a town that may seem a bit sleepy at times, is also a symbolic place. Once a small paradise full of culture, it has been fighting to regain its colourful past since the war.
The symbolism is clear: If Srebrenica can revive, so can any other place in the world! And what better way to revive than with a great film festival?

This is the very first edition of Mesingana Kvaka FF. It will be informal, cozy, and improvised in a Bosnian way. We aim to create an original, memorable festival that brings people together through cinema. Although we are a new festival with a limited budget, we won’t hold back on hospitality!

Srebrenica still lacks a cinema, so let’s bring cinema to Srebrenica. In return, we will show you our beautiful nature and ancient Guber springs. Send in your short films, and hopefully, we will invite you to our beautiful city in the hills.

Let’s make some noise, share some laughs, and prove that great cinema belongs everywhere—especially here.

This festival isn’t just about showcasing films; it’s about bringing people together, celebrating culture, and reminding everyone that Srebrenica is more than its history—it’s a place alive with art, resilience, and humour.

If you think your film fits within this picture, please send us your work!

Cinema, nature, music, and magic—don’t miss out on the adventure!

We’ll be hosting our newborn festival in charming and unique places around town, with Pivnica and Bar 42 at the center of the action. While the films will take the spotlight, there’s so much more to enjoy. We will give you the chance to explore the incredible natural beauty of Srebrenica and uncover its hidden gems.

Experience the adventurous outside screening locations like Guber Spa and ‘Lovac’, watching (movie) over the city. The daytime program will take you to surprising and exciting places in the area, like the canyon lake Perucac and a hidden paradise in the hills. Expect to be mesmerized by the stunning sights of this beautiful area full of hidden gems. Local food, local people and musical events will be decorating the cinema-program.

It’s a celebration of cinema, community, and the charm of this stunning area—we’d love to see you there!

Indefinite schedule of the festival

Times and contents can still change a bit!

Friday 19^th of September

17:00 – opening ceremony/drink with music and bites

18:30 – feature opening film

20:00 – opening party

Saturday 20^th of September

12:00 – 15:00 Swimming pool BBQ lunch at hidden gem in the hills

16:00 – 20:00 short movies competition day 1 (different locations)

21:00 – 00:00 music party

Sunday 21 of September

11:00 – 15:00 canyon lake expedition

17:00 – 20:00 short movies competition day 2

20:30 – 21:30 award ceremony

21:30 – closing party