# Serbian cultural programming and festival developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-cultural-programming-and-festival-developments > Updated: 2026-09-02T12:52:25.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Serbian cultural institutions have introduced various new programming initiatives, ranging from film retrospectives to theatrical productions. In late August, the National Library in Ćićevac announced the reintroduction of an outdoor cinema, while the Yugoslav Film Archive scheduled a retrospective for actress Olivera Katarina and an award presentation for Chinese cinema veteran Sje Fej. By early September, the cultural landscape shifted toward new theatrical performances and growing controversy surrounding film festivals. While the Dobrica Milutinović Theatre scheduled a production of the play ‘Skakavci’, the ‘More Than a Game’ film festival in Niš faced backlash. This controversy included the withdrawal of the film crew for ‘Mileva Einstein’ and public criticism regarding the festival’s authenticity and transparency following the distribution of free tickets. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Serbian cultural scene sees new theatre productions and festival controversies Serbia's cultural scene faces shifts as the Dobrica Milutinović Theatre prepares a Biljana Srbljanović play, while the Niš Film Festival deals with cast withdrawals and organizational controversies. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-cultural-scene-sees-new-theatre-productions-and-festival-controversies ### 2026-08-31: Serbian cultural institutions announce new film programs Serbian cultural institutions are expanding film programming, including the return of outdoor cinema in Ćićevac and a retrospective of actress Olivera Katarina at the Yugoslav Film Archive. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-cultural-institutions-announce-new-film-programs --- Cite as: Serbian cultural programming and festival developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-cultural-programming-and-festival-developments