PriFest - Prishtina International Film Festival

Thoughts about PriFest by prominent guests from film industry around the world:


A very valuable evaluation of the festival was given by Ms.Vanessa Redgrave, President of the Honorary Board of PriFilmFest, in her interviews to national television RTK, Associated Press and BBC in 2009, where she valued a high professionalism of organisers by saying:

“ – There are A-list festivals and B-list festi

vals in the world. For me, PriFest is an A-list festival from this first edition.”

Other quotes include:

“I had the honor of being a juror at PRIFEST 2010. Perfectly organized, full of enthusiasm and joy. The directors, staff and volunteers are first class and make the film festival a wonderful experience. The mix of films is diverse and unique and opened me up to excellent cinema from regions I hadn't been exposed to. Pristina is a great city to host an international festival. I’ll defiantly be back!” (Eva Orner, producer, Oscar winner)

"Last year I brought an amazing prize for my country from PriFest. It was the Golden Goddess which will always remind me not only of the great history of Kosovo but the rehabilitation of its great nation and its cultural Identity today. Prishtina International Film Festival is a unique example for me and my country. I have experienced the warmest atmosphere of friendship, amazing cultural environment and wonderful selection of films. I wish to see Prishtina IFF always successful and full of good energy, surrounded by amazing filmmakers." (Siddiq Barmak, from Afghanistan - director of film ‘OSAMA’)

“I was truly honoured to witness the birth of the new PFF which was fantastically organized and attended by people with such a love and commitment to the film industry. “ (Velibor Topic, actor)

“Impeccable organization, great hospitality and a true passion for film making – this sums up PriFest for me! The newly created Forum is a fantastic initiative bringing together professionals in the region and I am sure it will have a great future.”
(Kristina Trapp, EAVE CEO)

“PriFest is an incredibly important attempt to start a public cultural life in Kosova that will shine farther than the young country’s borders. As it is remarkable well organized and exudes a unique friendliness and hospitality, it will certainly succeed – granted that it receives the necessary support any festival anywhere needs to flourish.”
(Andreas Ströhl – Director Muenchen Filmfest)


“I would like to thank you for a wonderful and inspiring first visit to your festival and the co-production forum. My business meetings with your energetic film professionals as well as the casual talks really triggered a lot of my attention to your country and your filming ambitions and activities. The PriForum was excellent, devoted, and wonderfully organized. Your very young festival with a warm hospitality and atmosphere will simply have to beautifully grow and expand.”
(Brigitta Manthey, Funding Advisor, Medienboard)

Such an evaluation by personalities that have visited many festivals around the world, gives us courage to work harder this year so PriFest third edition continues to be prestigious and professional from organisation and management perspective.