Dealing with the Past

True Stories Market

The True Stories Market aims to foster dialogue among former Yugoslavian countries, dealing with the enduring consequences of past conflicts. It features four carefully chosen cases from prominent organisations dedicated to documenting the Yugoslav Wars. Filmmakers gain access to these cases, enabling them to create compelling stories for broader audiences, leveraging the compelling power of cinema. Following the festival, an open call invites filmmakers to apply for projects inspired by the showcased cases, facilitating their transition from market to screen. By providing an open source for filmmakers, the Market seeks to address urgent issues with the emotive force of the film, fostering understanding and healing among the affected nations. We are delighted to announce that this year's event will also feature the presentation of the development of last year's 10,000 euro award-winning narrative, THE HERO FROM ARENA, written by the talented Vesi Vuković. The award is generously sponsored by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Dialogue Southeast Europe. We are honored to have the continued support and generous sponsorship of this award by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Dialogue Southeast Europe. This award will be presented to the deserving recipient also this year, continuing our tradition of recognizing important stories that will soon be brought to the audiences.