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Articles, interviews, news, analysis on the Croatian audiovisual sector.

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Country profile: Croatia

Country profile: Croatia

08 December 2023

NEM Awards to celebrate creativity in European television across three competitive categories

NEM Zagreb 2026

NEM Awards to celebrate creativity in European television across three competitive categories

The awards will return to NEM Zagreb on 7 and 8 December, introducing a new competition for unscripted formats alongside their two established categories for scripted series  

24 September 2026

CEE Animation opens call for the CODA – Co-Development Animation Awards

Industry / Market - Estonia/Croatia/Hungary/ Kosovo/Poland/Slovakia/Slovenia

CEE Animation opens call for the CODA – Co-Development Animation Awards

The new funding initiative is designed to support early-stage animation development and strengthen cross-border collaboration across the region  

17 August 2026

Slano Film Days gathers international auteurs for a third edition focused on creative exchange

Industry / Market - Croatia

Slano Film Days gathers international auteurs for a third edition focused on creative exchange

The Croatian event welcomed Paweł Pawlikowski, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ruben Östlund, Michel Franco and Maura Delpero, among others, reaffirming its position beyond the traditional festival circuit  

24 June 2026

ReActing as a Star unspools its fifth edition

Industry / Market - Slovenia

ReActing as a Star unspools its fifth edition

The event attended by actors, casting directors, talent agents and filmmakers continues to strengthen regional ties and open new international pathways  

16 June 2026

NEM Dubrovnik examines consolidation, local content and AI in a rapidly evolving TV industry

NEM Dubrovnik 2026

NEM Dubrovnik examines consolidation, local content and AI in a rapidly evolving TV industry

The leading TV market focused on Central and Eastern Europe has hosted its largest edition to date, bringing together industry experts to discuss the future of content and distribution  

12 June 2026

RE-ACT expands to guest territories

Industry / Market - Croatia/Italy/Slovenia/Montenegro

RE-ACT expands to guest territories

The initiative has unveiled a new phase of expansion, opening up its activities to rotating European guest regions, with Montenegro joining as the first associated member  

08 June 2026

Slano Film Days set to welcome Pawel Pawlikowski, Ruben Östlund and Joanna Kulig

Industry / Market - Croatia

Slano Film Days set to welcome Pawel Pawlikowski, Ruben Östlund and Joanna Kulig

The Polish director will present his latest film, Fatherland, while the Swedish helmer will discuss his upcoming feature The Entertainment System Is Down  

27 May 2026

NEM Dubrovnik unveils its most ambitious agenda to date

NEM Dubrovnik 2026

NEM Dubrovnik unveils its most ambitious agenda to date

The leading CEE industry gathering expands its market, programme and strategic focus on transformation, content and leadership  

07 May 2026

The 12th European Genre Forum unveils its line-up

Industry / Market - Croatia/Netherlands/Estonia

The 12th European Genre Forum unveils its line-up

Eight new genre projects have been selected for the training initiative, which includes three specialised labs hosted at leading festivals across Europe  

29 April 2026

The Wedding enjoys a record-breaking opening weekend in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Box Office - Croatia/Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Wedding enjoys a record-breaking opening weekend in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Igor Šeregi's second feature, a mix of broad comedy and romcom, attracted nearly 220,000 viewers during its extended opening weekend  

29 January 2026

Croatia’s box office sets new records, including highest-ever attendance levels for documentaries

Box Office - Croatia

Croatia’s box office sets new records, including highest-ever attendance levels for documentaries

The results include the all-time highest cumulative box-office takings for all films on release and the most impressive attendance for Croatian (co-)productions since 2013  

20 January 2026

The Zagreb Film Festival wraps another rich and successful edition of its industry programme

Zagreb 2025 – Zagreb Industry

The Zagreb Film Festival wraps another rich and successful edition of its industry programme

Master classes, workshops, presentations, round-tables and a pitching forum were the highlights of the section of the festival aimed at industry professionals  

21 November 2025

NEM Zagreb reveals the finalists for the NEM Awards

NEM Zagreb 2025

NEM Zagreb reveals the finalists for the NEM Awards

The winners of the Best Pre-Development TV Series in Europe and Best Finished TV Series in the CEE categories will be announced on 9 December  

19 November 2025

NEM Zagreb unveils its full schedule

NEM Zagreb 2025

NEM Zagreb unveils its full schedule

The fifth edition of the event is set to blend creativity, AI and marketing on 8 and 9 December  

06 November 2025

The Euro Balkan Film Festival issues a declaration on authors’ rights, platforms and AI

Euro Balkan Film Festival 2025

The Euro Balkan Film Festival issues a declaration on authors’ rights, platforms and AI

Film professionals are urging the European Commission to strengthen cultural-exception rules, retain platform investment obligations and set ethical AI frameworks for creators  

05 November 2025

REPORT: New Visions Forum Croatia @ Ji.hlava 2025

Jihlava 2025 - Jihlava Industry

REPORT: New Visions Forum Croatia @ Ji.hlava 2025

The projects presented in the event offered insight into the current directions taken by Croatian documentary storytelling  

03 November 2025

The fifth edition of Series Rough Pitch – The Balkan Way breaks a new record

Industry / Market - Europe

The fifth edition of Series Rough Pitch – The Balkan Way breaks a new record

The pitching platform received an unprecedented number of submissions, further extending its reach across the Western Balkans  

30 October 2025

NEM Zagreb unveils the NEM Awards jury

NEM Zagreb 2025

NEM Zagreb unveils the NEM Awards jury

With the submission period still open, the Croatian event has confirmed its panel of executives, producers and writers set to hand out this year’s awards  

24 October 2025

Ponta Lopud: a creative hub for filmmakers

Industry / Market - Croatia

Ponta Lopud: a creative hub for filmmakers

Nestled in the heart of the Adriatic, the island of Lopud is not just a postcard-perfect Croatian destination—it’s become one of Europe’s most inspiring hubs for cinematic exchange  

01 August 2025

Five women-led film projects selected for the Female Filmmakers Support Programme

Industry / Market - Croatia/Bosnia and Herzegovina

Five women-led film projects selected for the Female Filmmakers Support Programme

New works by Ena Sendijarević, Aida Begić and Biljana Tutorov feature in the initiative run by UNIQA SEE FUTURE Foundation, Sarajevo Film Festival and Slano Film Days  

24 June 2025

The 11th European Genre Forum unveils its line-up

Industry / Market - Croatia/Netherlands/Estonia

The 11th European Genre Forum unveils its line-up

Eight new genre projects are set to embark on the training initiative, which includes three specialised labs hosted at leading festivals across Europe  

23 June 2025

KineDok unveils its 2025/26 documentary collection, spotlighting personal and political stories

Institute of Documentary Film 2025

KineDok unveils its 2025/26 documentary collection, spotlighting personal and political stories

The programme brings together 16 features and various archival shorts, available for screenings in non-traditional venues across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia and Romania  

10 June 2025

The 12th edition of NEM Dubrovnik reveals its full agenda

NEM Dubrovnik 2025

The 12th edition of NEM Dubrovnik reveals its full agenda

With over 1,000 participants and 300 companies, the TV market doubles down on its mission to shape the future of broadcasting through discussions, panels and content presentations  

08 May 2025

NEM Dubrovnik 2025 set to break attendance records

NEM Dubrovnik 2025

NEM Dubrovnik 2025 set to break attendance records

This year’s edition of Central and Eastern Europe’s leading B2B TV market will gather over 1,000 industry professionals, including a record-breaking contingent of more than 200 buyers  

23 April 2025

ZagrebDox concludes its varied industry and educational programme

ZagrebDox 2025 – ZagrebDox Pro

ZagrebDox concludes its varied industry and educational programme

The topic of artificial intelligence took centre stage at the 2025 edition of the festival strand brimming with panels and master classes  

09 April 2025

ZagrebDox Pro’s Slow Pitch training programme wraps its inaugural edition

ZagrebDox 2025/ZagrebDox Pro – Awards

ZagrebDox Pro’s Slow Pitch training programme wraps its inaugural edition

Teams from Italy, Estonia, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Iran have been rewarded after a total of eight hand-picked projects were presented in the professional section of ZagrebDox  

09 April 2025

Uniqa launches programme to support female filmmakers in Southeast Europe

Industry / Market - Serbia/Croatia/Bosnia and Herzegovina/Bulgaria/Romania/Montenegro

Uniqa launches programme to support female filmmakers in Southeast Europe

The Female Filmmakers Support Programme aims to support and empower women in film from the six countries where UNIQA Insurance operates in Southeast Europe  

06 January 2025

REPORT: NEM Awards @ NEM Zagreb 2024

NEM Zagreb 2024

REPORT: NEM Awards @ NEM Zagreb 2024

We undertake an in-depth exploration of the top three series that emerged as the finalists for this year's NEM Award for Best Finished Series in the CEE  

19 December 2024

NEM Zagreb wraps after offering an in-depth look at CEE TV and film production

NEM Zagreb 2024

NEM Zagreb wraps after offering an in-depth look at CEE TV and film production

The event cemented its role as a premier platform for connecting TV and film professionals across CEE, showcasing innovative solutions and addressing critical challenges  

13 December 2024

NEM Zagreb 2024 unveils its winners

NEM Zagreb 2024 – Awards

NEM Zagreb 2024 unveils its winners

Extractors has snagged the Best Finished TV Series Award, while Imperial Vampire Committee received the Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award at the event  

12 December 2024

Computer game Go Home Annie released

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Croatia/Lithuania

Computer game Go Home Annie released

The first-person horror-adventure game puts the player in the shoes of Annie, who has to explore an abandoned house and solve the mysteries of the experiments that took place there  

12 December 2024

NEM Zagreb reveals its full agenda

NEM Zagreb 2024

NEM Zagreb reveals its full agenda

The fourth edition of the event is unlocking creativity with leading industry speakers, new TV projects, interactive workshops and a series of awards  

26 November 2024

The Zagreb Film Festival’s Industry programme wraps another successful edition

Zagreb 2024 – Zagreb Industry

The Zagreb Film Festival’s Industry programme wraps another successful edition

The jam-packed industry strand featured master classes, workshops, round-tables, a pitching forum and the Annual International Small Cinemas Conference  

13 November 2024

The fourth edition of Series Rough Pitch – The Balkan Way doubles its entries

Industry / Market - Europe

The fourth edition of Series Rough Pitch – The Balkan Way doubles its entries

This year, the pitching platform received a record number of 44 submissions in comparison with the third edition’s 21 applications  

30 October 2024

NEM Zagreb unveils the NEM Awards jury

NEM Zagreb 2024

NEM Zagreb unveils the NEM Awards jury

With submissions still open, the Croatian event has named its jury panel for the NEM Awards, featuring executives, producers and screenwriters  

16 October 2024

The first Blender Film & Games Conference wraps in Zagreb

Industry / Market - Croatia

The first Blender Film & Games Conference wraps in Zagreb

The programme consisted of three workshops and various discussions and presentations aimed at current and future professionals from Croatia’s film and video-game industries  

08 October 2024

The third CEE Animation Workshop module successfully concludes in Opatija, Croatia

CEE Animation 2024

The third CEE Animation Workshop module successfully concludes in Opatija, Croatia

The event gathered 28 participants from 13 countries with projects in development, who had the chance to deepen their knowledge and skills, and receive feedback from experts  

06 August 2024

Is Central and Eastern European cinema following in the Nordics' footsteps?

Karlovy Vary 2024 - KVIFF Eastern Promises

Is Central and Eastern European cinema following in the Nordics' footsteps?

The region's untapped potential and growth need to be exploited to the fullest but controlled in order to avoid past mistakes, warns European Producers Club managing director Alexandra Lebret  

03 July 2024

NEM Dubrovnik bridges content, telcos and AI amidst a dynamic media landscape

NEM Dubrovnik 2024

NEM Dubrovnik bridges content, telcos and AI amidst a dynamic media landscape

The influential market focused on the CEE region has celebrated a successful edition with numerous panel discussions and presentations, and a record number of attendees  

14 June 2024

FeatureLab 2024 gets under way with a session in Opatija

TorinoFilmLab 2024

FeatureLab 2024 gets under way with a session in Opatija

Ten international and six national projects have been presented to a team of mentors at the workshop on the Croatian coast  

12 June 2024

The 11th edition of NEM Dubrovnik unveils its agenda

NEM Dubrovnik 2024

The 11th edition of NEM Dubrovnik unveils its agenda

From keynotes to panel discussions, the TV market is expanding even further by exploring the synergy between technology and innovation in the ever-evolving TV landscape  

27 May 2024

The tenth European Genre Forum announces its selection

Industry / Market - Croatia/Netherlands/Estonia

The tenth European Genre Forum announces its selection

Eight genre projects have been chosen for the training initiative, which includes three specialised labs hosted at prominent film festivals across the continent  

14 May 2024

Three European pubcasters break down their production slates and audience-engagement strategies

Cartoon 2024 – Cartoon Next

Three European pubcasters break down their production slates and audience-engagement strategies

The Cartoon Next session saw the participation of executives from Italy’s RAI, Croatia’s HRT and the BBC  

17 April 2024

The CEE Animation Workshop announces its 2024 selection

CEE Animation 2024

The CEE Animation Workshop announces its 2024 selection

The workshop enters its sixth year showcasing a blend of innovation and diverse talent from across Europe, with the introduction of its first XR project in 2024  

26 February 2024

Croatian films achieve third-highest attendance levels at home in the last 15 years

Box Office - Croatia

Croatian films achieve third-highest attendance levels at home in the last 15 years

39 local releases, including The Diary of Paulina P. and Cricket and Antoinette, as well as eight minority co-productions, sold a total of 278,053 admissions in 2023  

17 January 2024

NEM Dubrovnik gears up for its 11th edition

NEM Dubrovnik 2024

NEM Dubrovnik gears up for its 11th edition

Running from 10-13 June, the prominent TV-industry summit is currently accepting applications for early accreditation until 17 January  

11 January 2024

REPORT: NEM Awards @ NEM Zagreb 2023

NEM Zagreb 2023

REPORT: NEM Awards @ NEM Zagreb 2023

We lift the veil on the three television series that achieved the highest positions at the inaugural NEM Awards  

08 December 2023

NEM Zagreb reveals its full programme

NEM Zagreb 2023

NEM Zagreb reveals its full programme

Highlights include a series of showcases by leading companies, insightful panel discussions, the NEM Contest and Awards, and a new focus on film  

16 November 2023

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