SUPETAR | - ISLAND
- OF BRAČ
AUGUST 6-9
BFF 2025: two Croatian premieres and feel-good films
This year’s main program of the Brač Film Festival brings films that celebrate life, togetherness, and that feel-good sensation you carry with you after leaving the cinema.
The festival will open on August 6 with the dark comedy “Južina” by Split-based director Ante Marin, which opened the recent 72nd Pula Film Festival and won the Kino mreža Award. Set in the heart of sweltering Split, the story follows the tenants of a dilapidated building as they become entangled in a dark comedy full of misunderstandings, chaos, and neighborhood paranoia. Brač will be among the very first places where audiences can experience it on the big screen.
Next comes a cinematic gem that, as the portal Index wrote, is “a film that will leave you feeling good.” It’s the comedy “That’s Enough for Today” by director Marko Đorđević, a warmhearted story about family, community, and the little things that bring us together. The portal Journal describes it as “a story that makes life seem more beautiful.”
On the third day, the program will feature the Croatian premiere of the Montenegrin children’s film “Planet7693”, the debut feature by Gojko Berkuljan, which has rightfully earned its place in the main program thanks to its warmth and heartfelt theme.
The festival will close with another Croatian premiere – “Everyone Calls Him Redžo” by director Iber Deari, a Macedonian comedy that already holds an 8.4 rating on IMDb. With plenty of charm, irony, and warmth, the film wraps up the festival evenings on the perfect note for a summer finale.
Tickets are now on sale, with limited seating available. The main program starts each evening at 9 PM at the Supetar Summer Cinema.
A Decade of Excellence: 10 Years of Brač Film Festival
Last year, Brač Film Festival celebrated a significant milestone—its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, the festival has grown into a vibrant gathering of filmmakers, artists, and cinephiles from across the region. By showcasing exceptional films and hosting diverse cultural events, the festival has firmly positioned itself as a cornerstone of the Adriatic cultural calendar. Its mission to promote creativity and foster dialogue within the film community has earned it widespread recognition and the unwavering support of the Croatian Audiovisual Center.
This landmark year featured a carefully curated selection of films that captivated audiences and sparked meaningful discussions. From acclaimed Croatian productions to bold regional debuts, the lineup highlighted the richness and diversity of contemporary cinema. Brač Film Festival has become more than just a celebration of movies; it is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the collaborative spirit of filmmaking.
World-Class Guests Shine at Brač Film Festival
Over the years, Brač Film Festival has had the honor of welcoming some of the most distinguished figures in the global film industry. Among them are Academy Award-winning screenwriter Sir Christopher Hampton (Dangerous Liaisons, The Father), acclaimed producer Graham Broadbent (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Banshees of Inisherin), celebrated actor Goran Višnjić (ER, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), and screenwriter Nicholas Martin (Florence Foster Jenkins). Their visits brought immense prestige to the festival, offering audiences unique opportunities to engage with world-class talent.
These remarkable guests have shared their expertise through insightful panel discussions, workshops, and special screenings, leaving an indelible mark on the festival’s legacy. Each of their contributions has strengthened Brač Film Festival’s reputation as a vital meeting point for creatives and film enthusiasts. As the festival continues to grow, its commitment to hosting inspiring figures from the cinematic world remains unwavering.
Film students - submit your short film #BFF2020
Brač Film Festival invites all film students from around the world to submit their short film to the 6th edition of Brac Film Festival (6-8 August 2020). Films must be produced after May 2019 and with a max. duration of 20 minutes. Short film programme is our only competition programme where the audiences choose the winner. The best film gets 2.000 EUR worth of postproduction services for author's next project - awarded by Red Production. Short films are being screened in the most beautiful amphitheatre of the Island of Brac – in the Waterman Resort and selected filmmakers are invited to represent their films.
Submissions are open via FilmFreeway until 30th May 2020!
5th Brač Film Festival finished
The connection between young filmmakers and island of Brač lasts for many years. From 7th to 9th August 2019 they all met for the fifth time in a row in Supetar, on an annual Brač Film Festival.
Every morning at 11AM within the Supetar Elementary School we screened films for children (Footballers, My Grandpa is an Alien, Sune vs Sune). Short film programme brought carefully selected student films from all over the Europe. The programme is also the only competitive programme within Festival, and the winner was the film "Brasilian" directed by Sara Markovic and produced by Minja Jovovic. Every evening, in the beautiful summer cinema we screened feature films made by first and second time film directors. Audience had a chance to see awarded films Lada Kamenski (dir. Sara Hribar and Marko Šantić), Shiny Shrimps (dir. Cedric Le Gallo) and South Wind (dir. Miloš Avramović).
Actors Goran Bogdan, Jelena Stojiljković, Momčilo Otašević, Jelena Perčin, Filip Mayer, producers Miloš Djukelić and Niels Mann were amongst many that visited us this year. Film and theatre director Mario Kovač moderated a popular film pub quiz on the second day. We extended our mission and vision of supporting young artists also through our evening music programme with a concert of talented Dino Jelušić and Gina Damjanović.
Oscar winner Christopher Hampton at Brač Film Festival
We were proud to host one of the most reputable British screenwriters, Mr. Christopher Hampton at Brač Film Festival. Mr. Hampton has won Academy Award for Best Screenplay for the film Dangerous Liaisons (dir. Stephen Frears) and was nominated for another Academy Award for Best Screenplay for the film Atonement (dir. Joe Wright ). He very much enjoyed Croatia and the Island of Brač, and shared his wide knowledge and experience with young filmmakers on the masterclass inside City Library.
3rd Brač Film Festival
In addition to the newly introduced young students from the region (Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro), for the first time, the festival team itself is inclusive of nationals from England, France, Lebanon, as far as China. The short film program features young authors from America, Estonia, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Slovenia, Serbia and Israel.
An international team of over 60 young enthusiasts will take residence in Supetar during the Festival and participate in workshops, screenings, lectures and round tables. The main program of the Festival, open to the public, is a feature program to be held in the Summer Cinema. The program features celebrated titles such as Croatian film "Ministry of Love”, Montenegrin feature debut "The Black Pin", and French film “Together: Project" presented at last year's Cannes Film Festival.
Children screenings include award-winning titles such as “Mystery of the Green Hill", "Small Gangster" and "New Kid” and continue to encourage youngsters to go to the movie theatre. Due to last year's overcrowding, this year's program is based in Supetar Primary School and is free for all children.
A photography exhibition titled «PREMIUM», by Marijan Marinović, will be staged during the festival. Marijana was born on Brač, who for many years lived in New York and has photographed dozens of celebrities on red carpet across the United States