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Split Film Festival 2026
SplitFri, Sep 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Overview
Overview
The Split Film Festival (International Festival of New Film) is Croatia's oldest international film and media festival, screening experimental and author-driven cinema at venues across the city with free admission to all screenings. Now past its 30th edition, it also runs sections dedicated to social issues, feminist film and open-air screenings on a farm outside the city. Confirm the exact 2026 dates and programme on the official website.
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The Split Film Festival, officially the International Festival of New Film, is Croatia's oldest international film and media event. Founded in 1996, it champions creative, experimental, and radical works produced outside the mainstream, spanning all lengths, styles, and genres. The festival's programme features a selection of recent world film production, including many Croatian premieres, making it a significant cultural event in the country.
Attendees can expect screenings of selected films, videos, interactive media, installations, performances, retrospectives, workshops, and discussions. Past guests have included renowned filmmakers such as Chris Marker, Jonas Mekas, Claire Denis, Bela Tarr, and Lars von Trier. The festival also presents a New Media Programme, which is a key identity segment, and has launched a 'Rural' program with countryside film screenings.
Held annually in the coastal city of Split, the festival offers a unique opportunity to discover innovative cinema in a vibrant Mediterranean setting. The event is open to all new, personal, and subversive work, whether made on a shoestring budget or a studio release, without emphasis on profits.
📍 Split⏱️ 101 hrs
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Good to know
- The festival takes place in Split, Croatia, a coastal city with a historic center.
- The festival features screenings, installations, performances, workshops, and discussions.
- Submissions for the 31st edition are open until June 15th.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Split Film Festival?
It is the oldest international film and media festival in Croatia, showcasing new, creative, and experimental works outside the mainstream.
What kind of works are featured?
The festival features film, video, new media, installations, performances, and workshops, focusing on innovative and radical works.
Who are some past guests?
Past guests include Chris Marker, Jonas Mekas, Claire Denis, Bela Tarr, Lars von Trier, and others.
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