Cinelink Industry Days, the professional facing arm of Sarajevo Film Festival, announced May 10 that it will present the new CineLink Impact Award in 2023. Valued at €20,000 (in kind), the award will be presented in association Think-Film Impact Production.
The purpose of the award is to provide support for the development of a comprehensive impact campaign for a project at post-production phase participating as a CineLink Work-in-Progress or in the Docu Rough Cut Boutique programme.
The winner will be selected by CineLink Impact jury whose members are Amy Sheperd, Chief Operating Officer at Think-Film Impact Production; Rory Thost, Director of Documentary at Participant; and Faridah Gbadamosi, Senior Programmer at Tribeca Enterprises.
Comments Maša Marković, Sarajevo FF’s Head of Industry: “Filmmakers from Southeast Europe are known to tackle social issues in their films with great care and dedication. However, the post-screening impact of these films on society is, unfortunately, often overlooked. To address this gap, we are delighted to announce our collaboration with Think-Film Impact Production. This partnership offers either one feature or one documentary film the opportunity to create a campaign that can expand its reach and engage audiences on a deeper level. By doing so, we hope to contribute to a wider, more informed and enlightened audience.”
Adds Danielle Turkov Wilson, Founder & CEO of Think-Film Impact Production: “Think-Film is honoured to be partnering with the Sarajevo Film Festival to launch the CineLink Impact Award. Filmmakers today are increasingly embedding impact thinking and actions into productions as they seek to engage and mobilise audiences for good. This Award recognises the unique value that impact holds for film success, and honours the creatives who are harnessing its potential to unlock the full power of their film.”
CineLink Industry Days writes: “For more than twenty years, Sarajevo Film Festival’s industry section CineLink Industry Days continues its mission to develop, support and present the most promising projects from the region in various development stages and formats. It offers the opportunity for filmmakers to showcase work, connect with industry professionals, and secure the resources they need to bring their projects to fruition. As a major hub for Southeast European film professionals, it has played a crucial role in the expansion of cinematic co-production in the region. It fosters collaboration and innovation within the industry, while promoting emerging talent from the South East Europe region and beyond.”
Cinelink Industry Days is the professional arm of the Sarajevo Film Festival which runs August 11 to 18 2023.
