# Balkan film and theatre festivals

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/balkan-film-and-theatre-festivals
> Updated: 2026-11-04T08:32:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Regional cultural events have been held across the Balkans, including the 16th International Festival of Drama and Series (FEDIS) in Belgrade, which opened on October 6, 2026. The festival featured the ‘Prva zvezdica’ awards for young actors and showcased television series from Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In North Macedonia, the Skopje Film Festival opened at the Macedonian National Theatre with a red carpet event. Additionally, the Macedonian National Theatre announced its participation in the 22nd International Actor Festival in Nikšić, scheduled for November 5 to 10, featuring the production “Fear and Hope.”

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Skopje Film Festival and Macedonian National Theatre events announced

The Skopje Film Festival has opened with a high-profile red carpet event, while the Macedonian National Theatre prepares to open the 22nd International Actor Festival in Nikšić.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skopje-film-festival-and-macedonian-national-theatre-events-announced

### 2026-10-06: FEDIS 16th International Drama and Series Festival opens in Belgrade

The 16th FEDIS international drama and series festival opened in Belgrade, featuring the ‘Prva zvezdica’ awards for young actors.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fedis-16th-international-drama-and-series-festival-opens-in-belgrade

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