Five Ukrainians have been selected for Talents Sarajevo 2026
Five talented representatives from Ukraine have been selected to participate in the international Talents Sarajevo 2026 program.
This was reported by the Telegram channel Serbian Economist.
In addition to the Ukrainians, 45 other young filmmakers from 13 countries in Southeast Europe and the Caucasus will take part in the program. The event will take place as part of the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, which will run from August 14 to 21, 2026.
This year, the organizers noted a high level of competition among applicants.
“In total, the organizers received 632 applications. The theme of this year’s program is ‘Reality, Rewritten,’” notes the Telegram channel “Serbian Economist,” citing the organizing committee.
The main focus of the event will be on new approaches to creating contemporary cinema.
Ukrainian artists secured spots in several prestigious categories. Yelyzaveta Toptygina and Kyrylo Zemlyany were selected for the Directors Summit, while Anastasia Zakhilko was chosen for the Producers Summit.
Meanwhile, Anna Mikheenko will join the Editing Studio, and Yana Dudko will represent Ukraine in the Talent Press section.
In total, young professionals will work in eight specialized sections. These include the Directors Summit, Producers Summit, Acting Studio, Camera Studio, Editing Studio, Pack & Pitch, Script Station, and Talent Press.
The intensive course includes masterclasses, workshops, professional discussions, film screenings, and meetings with international mentors.
The central concept of the event focuses on the transformation of contemporary cinema.
As the organizers note, the theme “Reality, Rewritten” explores how contemporary cinema reinterprets reality, collective authorship, and the roles of various participants in the creative process.
This will allow participants to take a fresh look at the industry.
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