ABOUT FESTIVAL

Džada Film Fest is an international festival dedicated to debut films, featuring two main selections: debut feature films and debut short films

If you enjoy watching movies under the starry sky, grab a chair and be part of the magic at Džada Film Fest in PodgoricaFor seven unforgettable nights, we transform various locations across Montenegro’s capital into open-air cinemas, bringing film lovers together in a unique and vibrant atmosphere.

Since our first edition in 2015, which welcomed over 7,000 visitorsDžFF has grown steadily, attracting not only a large local audience but also an impressive number of international guests. Each year, we evolve—refining our concept and enriching our program to offer fresh and exciting content.

Today, the Festival program includes three categories:
– Competition Program – showcasing debut feature and short films
– Open Air Cinema – special screenings of non-competitive films
– Accompanying Program – including panel discussions, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and activities for children

We are proud to highlight that Džada Film Fest is recognized as a Green Festivalcommitted to environmental protection and dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preserving nature.

We warmly invite all debut filmmakers to apply and compete at DžFF!