From 2 to 5 September 2026, Vukovar will celebrate the 20th edition of its film festival, with a strong focus on productions from countries crossed by the Danube.
The 2026 edition
The official competition includes feature and short fiction films, documentaries and animation. Fiction and documentary entries mainly come from Germany, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine, while animated films are open to a broader international field.
Why this festival matters
The festival builds its identity around the Danube region and its cultural circulation. Screenings are complemented by encounters, out-of-competition programmes, children’s sessions and public events across several locations in Vukovar.
Key points
- A 20th anniversary edition in September 2026.
- A competition dedicated to Danube-region cinemas.
- Fiction, documentary, short-film and animation categories.