Dino Mustafić awarded Golden Laurel Wreath by MESS Festival

Director Dino Mustafić has been awarded the Golden Laurel Wreath by the MESS International Theater Festival for his exceptional contributions to the art of theater. The award recognizes his decades of artistic, organizational, and pedagogical work, as well as his role in the international positioning of Bosnian-Herzegovinian theater.

Mustafić’s career is deeply intertwined with the history of the MESS festival, particularly its restoration following the Siege of Sarajevo. He led the festival for nearly two decades, from 1997 to 2016, overseeing its programmatic and international development. His professional body of work includes over one hundred theatrical productions, film work, and long-term teaching at the Academy of Performing Arts at the University of Sarajevo. Additionally, he served as the director of the National Theatre Sarajevo from 2021 to 2026.

The ceremony, held at Kamerni Teatar 55, featured tributes from notable figures including Oscar-winning director Danis Tanović, Nihad Kreševljaković, and Izudin Bajrović. Upon receiving the honor, Mustafić expressed that the award is a moment of gratitude and noted that the festival is deeply inscribed in his artistic life.