# Macedonian film recognition at Sarajevo Film Festival > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/macedonian-film-recognition-at-sarajevo-film-festival > Updated: 2026-08-24T17:40:36.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3. Director Dina Duma’s film, ‘Skateboarding Is Not for Girls’, was selected for the main competition at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival following previous recognition at the Jerusalem and Tribeca film festivals. The film follows two sisters navigating societal expectations and economic uncertainty. At the conclusion of the Sarajevo Film Festival, the film received the Special Award for Youth Perspectives. The jury cited its authentic portrayal of youth in marginalized communities and its exploration of female growth and solidarity. The festival also marked a historic milestone for Macedonian cinema through Kosara Mitic’s film ‘17’, which secured four awards. In the official competition, Eva Kostic received the ‘Heart of Sarajevo’ for Best Actress, with the jury describing her performance as a ‘fearless entry onto the acting scene’. Director Kosara Mitic was honored with a Special Award for the Promotion of Gender Equality for her direction regarding social taboos and patriarchal toxicity. Additionally, the film won the Cineuropa award for production and the Audience Award for Best Film. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Macedonian film ‘17’ wins four awards at Sarajevo Film Festival The Macedonian film ‘17’, directed by Kosara Mitic, won four awards at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, including Best Actress for Eva Kostic and the Audience Award. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macedonian-film-17-wins-four-awards-at-sarajevo-film-festival ### 2026-08-21: Macedonian films win five awards at Sarajevo Film Festival Macedonian films ‘17’ and ‘Skateboarding is not for girls’ won five awards at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, including Best Actress for Eva Kostik. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macedonian-films-win-five-awards-at-sarajevo-film-festival ### 2026-07-28: Dina Duma's ‘Skateboarding Is Not for Girls’ to Premiere at Sarajevo Film Festival after Jerusalem Win Dina Duma’s film “Skateboarding Is Not for Girls” wins Jerusalem’s “Coming Soon” award, earned CineLink honors, and will have its European premiere in the main competition at the 2026 Sarajevo Film Festival. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dina-dumas-skateboarding-is-not-for-girls-to-premiere-at-sarajevo-film-festival-after-jerusalem-win --- Cite as: Macedonian film recognition at Sarajevo Film Festival. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/macedonian-film-recognition-at-sarajevo-film-festival