The second edition of the Adriatic Film Awards will bring film and television creators and industry professionals from across the region to Porto Montenegro from 23 to 25 October 2026.

The upcoming edition of the Adriatic Film Awards (AFA) was presented during a special event at the Sarajevo Film Festival, marking the next chapter for a regional initiative dedicated to celebrating excellence in film and television.

The AFA celebrates the best of regional filmmaking and television while helping to strengthen its international visibility. More than 800 members of the Film and TV Academy of the Adriatic Region vote for productions from across the former Yugoslavia released during the 2025/2026 season.

Jovan Marjanović, Director of the Sarajevo Film Festival, welcomed guests at the opening of the event, expressing his satisfaction that AFA continues to bring together an increasing number of partners around the shared goal of strengthening connections within the regional film and television industry.

“I believe that together we are building a platform that can further connect our film and television industry. In doing so, we are giving greater visibility to talent and productions from across the region, while also creating opportunities for new collaborations and important new work.”

Jovan Marjanović — Director, Sarajevo Film Festival

Mirsad Purivatra, founder of the Sarajevo Film Festival and one of the initiators of the Film and TV Academy of the Adriatic Region , welcomed the continued growth of AFA as a meeting point for film and television professionals from throughout the region.

He also thanked the Film Centre of Montenegro and Strategist, AFA's exclusive partner in Montenegro, for their contribution to the development of the regional initiative.

“I am delighted that we are returning to Montenegro, and I am confident that the second edition of AFA will be even stronger and more substantial. This year, approximately 30 films and six television series are in contention, and with only a few days remaining before voting closes, I encourage Academy members to cast their votes and take part in selecting the region's outstanding productions and creative talent.”

Mirsad Purivatra — Founder, Sarajevo Film Festival

Three Days Celebrating the Best of Regional Film and Television

The opening of the second edition of the Adriatic Film and TV Awards will take place at the Kotor–Lovćen Cable Car, before the programme continues at Porto Montenegro.

During the three-day programme, Porto Montenegro will host the official awards ceremony, presenting ten awards to outstanding film and television productions and creative professionals from across the region.

The AFA weekend will also include free screenings of nominated productions, giving audiences an opportunity to experience some of the region's most acclaimed new work.

Ana Ivanović, Director of the Kotor–Lovćen Cable Car, said it was a privilege for the cable car to be part of the Adriatic Film Awards.

“The Kotor–Lovćen Cable Car, much like AFA, was born from a vision to create something new — something capable of transforming the way people experience a destination, bringing them together and contributing to the development of the entire region. AFA celebrates the exceptional talent of the Adriatic region, connecting our countries through film and television while giving our stories a stronger voice and greater international visibility.”

Ana Ivanović — Director, Kotor–Lovćen Cable Car

Porto Montenegro Welcomes AFA Back to the Adriatic

Alexandru Avram, Senior Destination Development and Events Executive at Porto Montenegro , highlighted the importance of the partnership and its role in supporting creative exchange across the region.

“We are proud to welcome the Adriatic Film Awards back to Porto Montenegro and to continue building an important meeting place for the region's film and creative industries. At the heart of this partnership is a shared ambition to create a platform for regional talent, creative exchange and new connections. Our three-year commitment to AFA reflects our belief in this vision and in the creative potential of the Adriatic region.”

Alexandru Avram — Porto Montenegro