Adriatic Film & TV Awards 2026 recognize regional achievements

The second edition of the Adriatic Film & TV Awards (AFA) took place on October 23 and 24 in Porto Montenegro, Tivat. The awards, presented by the Film and TV Academy of the Adriatic Region, honor the most significant film and television productions in the region.

“Vetre, pričaj sa mnom” (Wind, Talk to Me), directed by Stefan Đorđević and produced by Dragana Jovović, won the awards for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Debut Film. The production was a co-production between Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia.

In acting categories, Noomi Rapace won Best Lead Actress for her role in “Majka” (Mother), while Andrija Kuzmanović won Best Lead Actor for “Yugo Florida”. Arif Jakup received the Rising Star award for “DJ Ahmet”. Hana Jušić won Best Screenplay for “Bog neće pomoći” (God Won't Help).

In television, the series “Kotlina” from Bosnia and Herzegovina won Best TV Series, with Snežana Vidović and Feđa Štukan winning Best Lead Actress and Best Lead Actor respectively. Additionally, the award for exceptional success in cinema distribution was presented for the first time to the film “Svadba”, directed by Igor Šeregi.

The winners were selected by over 800 Academy members, including professionals from the Sarajevo Film Festival, Zagreb Film Festival, and the Belgrade Festival of Auteur Film.