Film Production: Macedonian director Marjan Gavrilovski has begun shooting his darkly comic drama “Ants / Mravki,” backed by the North Macedonia Film Agency, about a retired detective uncovering a murder covered up for homophobic reasons. Documentary Spotlight: Milcho Manchevski’s “Good People / Dobri lugje” lands a world premiere in the Sarajevo Film Festival’s Documentary Film Competition, following survivors after a deadly nightclub fire. Music Education: Federico Crosato, an MMUS Composition for Film and TV student at London College of Music, was selected for FAME’S Institute’s Film Music Orchestral Course in Skopje. Investigative Media Training: Women in News launched a new Social Impact Reporting Initiative after a regional investigative reporting bootcamp in Sarajevo for media groups from the Western Balkans and Ukraine. Regional Arts & Film: Sarajevo Film Festival reveals its Open Air and Open Air Premiere lineups, while the 32nd SFF’s outdoor screenings include regional premieres and award-winning titles. Sports-Entertainment Link: Hibs host North Macedonia’s Shkendija in the Conference League third qualifying round first leg on Aug 6; match details note no UK TV selection and a pay-per-view stream. Cultural Community: Bosilegrad’s “Horo Se Vie” folklore festival drew 30+ groups, including performers from North Macedonia, ending with a gala concert and communal horo dance.