AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSarajevo Film Festival Spotlight: Macedonian director Milcho Manchevski brings the Pulse nightclub tragedy to the screen with “Good People,” aiming to give survivors a voice after the 2025 Kočani fire killed 63 and sparked nationwide venue-safety crackdowns. Gender Equality in Film: Sarajevo’s 32nd edition will feature a Special Award for Promoting Gender Equality, with a jury including Niamh McCormack and director Andrea Štaka, and a 7,500-euro prize for debut filmmakers. Local Arts & Culture: Sarajevo also hosts “The Bridge of Friendship” gala concert (free entry) with regional and US performers, including Balkan Philharmonic and the “Ilirikum” choir. Media & Streaming: Paramount’s “The F Ward” has been licensed to 100 territories, with SkyShowtime carrying it in North Macedonia and the wider Balkans. Sports (Arts-adjacent): Hibernian’s European run continues after a 0-0 draw in Skopje vs Shkendija, setting up a play-off vs Gent—while the club’s travel and recovery approach is highlighted as part of the story. Civic Tension: Skopje’s water scare panic over Rašče spring safety is met with a public tap-water demonstration by Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski.
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