Propositions & Categories

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• Professionally recorded videos, films and TV reportage’s (hereinafter referred to as “the work”) that meet the expected technical quality and professional standards. The applications will be accepted for the filmed works that cover one of the stated topics and that are in accordance with the required duration and other conditions. The works produced more than three years ago cannot take part at the Festival.

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• All authors from private and national media, as well as independent production, have the right to participate at the Festival whilst respecting the basic criteria of the Festival.

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• Preferred languages versions of videos, films and TV reportages are Croatian and English.

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• All copyrights and music rights of the applied works must be duly regulated and in this respect the Festival shall not bear any cost of royalties or the costs of screening. The regulated copyrights and music rights will be confirmed by the applicant’s signature on the application form.

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• If the work enters the official competition, the applicant shall give his/her consent that the said work itself or some parts of it can be used for the promotion of the Festival, within the framework of its programme schedule as well as in public and private broadcast of the host country. The same applies for the usage on the Festival website. The Festival acquires this right within a completed application form and by the act of the work being sent to the Festival by an author or an authorised agency.

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• The work applied shall not express any kind of racial, religious or political discrimination, defamation and intolerance. Otherwise, the Festival Selection Committee is authorised to dismiss the application of the work from participating in the Festival.

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• Once the films enter the competition, the competitors will be notified of the fact at least a few weeks before the Festival.

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Awards & Prizes

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The Bosnia & Herzegovina Tourism Film Festival (BHTFF) offers a range of awards and prizes to recognize and celebrate excellence in promoting tourism through film and audiovisual productions. These awards and prizes serve as a testament to the creativity and innovation of filmmakers and their contributions to the tourism industry.

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Best Tourism Destination Film: This award recognizes the film that best captures the essence and allure of a tourist destination, whether it's a city, region, or country.

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Best Adventure Tourism Film: This category honors films that showcase thrilling adventure activities, such as mountain climbing, water sports, or extreme outdoor experiences.

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Best Sports Tourism Film: Films highlighting sports tourism, including skiing, hiking, biking, and other sports-related activities, can compete in this category.

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Best Nautical Tourism Film: This award recognizes films that promote nautical tourism, such as sailing, yachting, or cruising, and the beauty of coastal destinations.

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Best Hotel and Resort Film: Films that effectively capture the luxurious and inviting aspects of hotels and resorts may contend for this accolade.

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Best People, Culture, and Tradition Film: This category celebrates films that explore the rich diversity of cultures and traditions worldwide, offering a glimpse into the lives of local people.

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Best Religious Tourism Film: Films that highlight religious pilgrimage sites, rituals, and spiritual experiences are eligible for this award.

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Best Rural Tourism Film: Rural tourism films that showcase the charm of countryside destinations and the authentic experiences they offer can compete in this category.

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Best Event, Fair, and Congress Film: This category acknowledges films that capture the excitement and significance of various events, fairs, and congresses that promote tourism.

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Best Cinematography: This award honors outstanding cinematography, recognizing the visual artistry and technical skill behind the camera.

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Best Director: The Best Director award goes to the filmmaker who has demonstrated exceptional vision and storytelling in their tourism-related film.

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Best Screenplay: Films with exceptional writing and storytelling that effectively promote tourism can compete for the Best Screenplay award.

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Best Editing: This award recognizes the film that has achieved excellence in post-production editing, enhancing the storytelling and visual appeal.

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Audience Choice Award: The Audience Choice Award is often determined by festival attendees' votes, recognizing the film that resonates most with the festival's audience.

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Special Jury Award: The Special Jury Award may be given to films that stand out for their unique contributions or innovative approaches to tourism promotion through film.

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