KINOKINO

Children’s Jury: Juraj Čarnohorski, Alma Šarić and Lota Szilvasy

KinoKino Award for Best Film by the Children’s Jury

Block 5
Directed by Klemen Dvornik
Slovenia, Czechia, Croatia, Serbia

“Action, laughter, suspense and fun would be the words to describe the film we think all of our peers should see. The film inspired us and made us believe that it is worthwhile to fight for what we believe in and that our voice counts as much as anyone else’s. We bestow the KinoKino Award to the film with the most interesting theme, wonderful editing and acting – Block 5 directed by Klemen Dvornik.”

TOGETHER AGAIN

Jury: Andrej Korovljev, Hrvoje Osvadić and Klara Šovagović

Golden Bicycle for Best Film in the Together Again program

Santosh
Directed by Sandhya Suri
United Kingdom, Denmark, India, France

“We bestow the Golden Bicycle Award to a film that pushes the boundaries of the genre by using the documentarist approach in shaping the story without a typical cinematic hero. The film does not condemn, but calls for an understanding of a world where there are no simple answers, where justice and truth become relative concepts, lost in the complexity of social relations. The authentic story and the director’s original imprint have left a deep impression on us, which is why we have chosen to give this award to the film Santosh.”

PLUS

Young Jury: Ema Fabian, Jelena Jurić and Marta Petraković

PLUS award for Best Film by the Young Jury

How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
Directed by Pat Boonnitipat
Thailand

“This is a film that stood out the most for its superb cast, visual appeal and interesting depiction of culture. With its heartfelt story that leaves no one indifferent, the film contextualises us, as young people, in the world of transience. At times humorous, extremely warm, and always natural. Even though we cried watching it, we cannot hold anything against it.”

INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM AND CHECKERS

International Short Film and Checkers Jury: David Gašo, Yulia Serdyukova and Daniel Soares

European Short Film Candidate – Prix Vimeo European Film Awards 2026

The Idea of an Island
Directed by Carmen Pedrero
Spain

“The inescapable fascination with violence and death, brought by the brutality of war. The innocent ability to find joy and playfulness in the darkest of times, among ruins and fear. Children do these two things better than adults, and the film picks it up with a childlike energy and honesty, offering the audience a multilayered take on humanity’s extremes. The line between game and threat is unclear here, and the director creates a patient, trustful and beautiful space for us to join this tasteful cinematic exploration. The EFA candidate nominated by Zagreb Film Festival is The Idea of an Island by Carmen Pedrero.”

Golden Pram for Best Short Film

The Stag
Directed by An Chu
Taiwan

“A film where theme, craft and vision come together in an outstanding mark of filmic achievement. This film blew our minds from the first to the last frame. It questions the role of fatherhood and male behavior in general. What is ultimately more powerful and nurturing? Show-offish strength or vulnerability and care? We are unanimous and very happy to award the Golden Pram for Best International Film to An Chu and all of his crew and very excited about what they will do next.”

Golden Pram for Best Croatian Film in the Checkers Program

Spot
Directed by Sara Alavanić
Croatia

“This unconventionally structured film brimming with ambitious ideas stands out primarily for its unique poetic approach, but also for a convincing insight into the social milieu barely explored in Croatian films. This film is a perfectly executed director’s vision observable through cooperation with actors, impressionistic editing and art department interventions with regard for detail, all which make this world tangible and exciting. The main award in the Checkers program is awarded to the film Fleka directed by Sara Alavanić.”

FEATURE FILM

Feature Film jury: Anamaria Antoci, Sonja Baksa and Ninna Pálmadóttir

Golden Pram for Best Feature Film

Julie Keeps Quiet
Directed by Leonardo Van Dijl
Belgium, Sweden

“Before announcing the main prize, we would really much like to acknowledge a film that deserves an artistic nod for its masterfully crafted storytelling, profound performances and bold tone. Please join us in applauding Drowning Dry by Laurynas Bareisa.

The main film prize goes to a mature, measured and finely calibrated feature debut that showcases incredible command of tone, structure and pacing. The psychological drama and inner tension are handled beautifully, with stylistic touches and repetition that build slowly on the character’s inner turmoil with impressive restraint and complexity. The jury was united in its decision to award the Golden Pram to Julie Keeps Quiet by Leonardo Van Dijl .”