# Western Balkans regional cinematic cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/western-balkans-regional-cinematic-cooperation > Updated: 2026-09-16T15:27:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Regional cinematic cooperation and cultural initiatives have been highlighted through various festivals and partnerships in the Western Balkans. At the Sarajevo Film Festival, programs such as the European Union’s ‘EU With YOU’ were launched to connect regional filmmakers with European networks and funding. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Picentia Short Film Festival and the Silverframe Film Festival was established to foster training and exchange between Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Further developments in Montenegro and Serbia have showcased regional productions. In Montenegro, screenings have focused on historical figures like Dimitrije Sinajit, while in Serbia, the Leskovac International Film Festival featured the film ‘Ajde’, described by director Ognjen Sviličić as a ‘true film ex-Yugoslavia’ due to its use of regional cast and crew. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Regional film developments in Montenegro and Serbia Regional film highlights include the screening of ‘Dimitrije Sinajit’ in Montenegro and the debut trailer of Ognjen Sviličić’s ‘Ajde’ at the Leskovac International Film Festival in Serbia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-film-developments-in-montenegro-and-serbia ### 2026-08-27: Sarajevo Film Festival hosts initiatives to boost regional cinematic cooperation The Sarajevo Film Festival hosted initiatives to boost regional creativity, including EU support for Western Balkan filmmakers and a new cultural cooperation agreement between Italian and Bosnian film festivals 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-film-festival-hosts-initiatives-to-boost-regional-cinematic-cooperation --- Cite as: Western Balkans regional cinematic cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/western-balkans-regional-cinematic-cooperation