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PriFest 2025 AnThe 17th edition of PriFest – Prishtina International Film Festival has come to a beautiful close, marking another milestone in celebrating cinema, dialogue, and the enduring legacy of its founder, Vjosa Berisha. This year’s edition concluded with the announcement of the award-winning films across its competitive categories. Best Film: Cycle by Erkan Tahhusoglu, [...]
IPKO is proud to be the Gold Sponsor of the 17th edition of the Prishtina International Film Festival (PriFest), taking place from September 9–14, 2025. This festival transforms Prishtina into the capital of culture, offering a unique window into the world of cinema. With programs showcasing films from the Balkans, Europe, and across the globe [...]
TEB Bank J.S.C. is proud to announce its support as the General Sponsor of the 17th edition of the Prishtina International Film Festival (PriFest), sharing a common vision to promote and support the art of cinema in Kosovo and the region. This year, PriFest will take place from September 9–14 in Prishtina, turning the capital [...]
Prishtina Mall has officially joined as a proud sponsor of the 17th edition of the Prishtina International Film Festival (PriFest). The sponsorship agreement was signed by the CEO of Prishtina Mall, Alvaro Costa, and the CEO of PriFest, Fatos Berisha. Through this partnership, festival events and activities will also take place within CineStar at Prishtina [...]
As every year, PriFest brings the “Focus” program, a special non-competitive category that highlights the cinema of a selected country. This year, the focus will be on Austria’s film industry. In addition to screening an Austrian feature film, a significant group of Austrian filmmakers will also be present at PriForum – Prishtina Film Forum, PriFest’s [...]
This year, PriFest brings a rich and diverse program of short films from Europe and beyond—powerful stories that touch on forgiveness, rebellion, intimacy, and loss. Seven films, all Kosovo premieres, including one regional premiere and one European premiere, make up this year’s competition lineup. ONE PUNCH – by Huse Monfaradi, United Kingdom / European [...]
The Balkan feature film competition brings six powerful films that tell moving and dramatic stories of freedom, love, and identity. With a mix of world, regional, and local premieres, this category reflects the energy, diversity, and spirit of Balkan cinema. Bear Hug by Ilirjan Himaj, Kosovo/Albania / World Premiere (107 min) Agu, a caretaker in a [...]
One of the most distinctive sections of PriFest, the Let It Be program, dedicated to films that explore themes from the LGBTIQ+ community, this year presents the French film “Jeanne” by director, screenwriter, and producer Léo Holderbaum. The film Jeanne tells the story of a 22-year-old woman who recounts the last moments of her life [...]
The Short Film Jury of this year brings together an outstanding group of film professionals from the region and Austria. Salma Abdalla Currently works at the Austrian Film Institute. She was co-owner and CEO of Autlook Filmsales, a Vienna-based agency. She has served as an executive producer, mentor, and jury member at leading festivals and [...]
