This year’s edition of CineLink Talks will host sixteen panels, five plenary sessions, two showcases and sixty speakers. From the 12th to 17th of August, on three locations, the audience will have a chance to listen to the leading industry experts, decision-makers and creators on various topics, from gender equality to film and drama series financing.
For the second time, under the CineLink Drama umbrella, Telecom Serbia and BH Telecom will showcase their slates of upcoming drama series. Moreover, the CineLink Drama will bring eight upcoming drama series in the development phase from Southeast Europe. Eurimages, the cultural support fund of the Council of Europe, will present its new three-year pilot programme supporting high-quality series made as international co-productions, while Turkish public broadcaster TRT will present its newly launched international digital streaming platform – tabii.
Accomplished female producers will reveal practical strategies employed to empower female voices, tackle gender disparities, and drive positive change. Representatives of Montenegrin, Croatian and Austrian film funds will share their experience evaluating regional and national tax schemes.
In collaboration with the Talents Sarajevo team, CineLink presents four “In Conversation” sessions, a series of public talks exploring the art and craft of filmmaking under the theme “Stuck in the Middle: Filmmaking between NO and YES,” the central theme of this year’s Talents Sarajevo. Renowned filmmakers and industry experts will share their experiences, offering valuable insights into navigating the challenges and opportunities of the ever-evolving film industry.
CineLink Talks will take place in Hotel Europe Atrium and Festival Center, while the Talents Sarajevo “In Conversation” sessions will be held in Chamber Theater 55.
Find out more on CineLink Industry Days website.
