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5th edition of the "Across the Lake" festival from July 8-15 in Dojran, Strumica and Gevgelija
The fifth edition of the Balkan and Mediterranean Film Festival "Across the Lake" will be held from July 8-15 in Dojran, Strumica and Gevgelija. At…
Across The Lake Film Festival
5-то издание на фестивалот „Преку езерото“ од 8-ми до 15-ти јули во Дојран, Струмица и Гевгелија.
Во фокус на годинешното издание ќе биде современата иранска кинематографија, а публиката ќе има можност да проследи и светска премиера на ирански филм.
Меѓу новитетите е работилницата „Вештачката интелигенција и современата кинематографија“, организирана во соработка со Креативна Европа.
Од 10-ти до 12-ти јули ќе се одржи и работилница за развој на сценарија под менторство на Александар Русјаков.
Across The Lake Film Festival
За мене оваа поддршка значеше многу, затоа што секако ми претстоеше снимање магистерски филм и дополнителна финансиска и техничка поддршка ми беше потребна со цел да може филмот да има поголема продукциска вредност.
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Софија Христовска, млада режисерка, на фестивалот „Преку езерото“ Филмот „Езерото“ на Софија Христовска е филм што ја обработува темата „Старост“, односно прот...
Across The Lake Film Festival
Четвртото издание на фестивалот на балкански и медитерански филм „Преку езерото“ се одржа од 7 до 12 август во Дојран и претстави повеќе возбудливи филмски остварувања со оригинални и моќни приказни.
Фестивалот „Преку езерото“ отвори филмски перспективи што ги рушат стереотипите - Слободен печат
Четвртото издание на фестивалот на балкански и медитерански филм „Преку езерото“ се одржа од 7 до 12 август во Дојран и претстави повеќе возбудливи филмски оствару...
Across the Lake – Program Schedule
Actor in Focus
Press conference of Lazar Ristovski, winner of the ``Meto Jovanovski`` award. Media presentation and questions and answers for all accredited media.
Location: Skopje
An exclusive interview with Lazar Ristovski for national television and other media that request an appointment.
Location: Skopje
Presentation of the films and authors from the Workshop for Young Filmmakers from the ``Josif Josifovski`` high school from Gevgelija.
Location: Skopje
Playlab
Film literacy workshop: cinematic education and the future of youth in film arts and industry.
Location: City park, children's playground, City of Dojran
Screening of the feature-length animated film „JON VARDAR AGAINST THE UNIVERSE“
Location: City park, children's playground, City of Dojran
Presentation of the film's author, Goce Cvetanovski, and questions and answers with the audience.
Location: City park, children's playground, City of Dojran
Actor in Focus
Masterclass by Lazar Ristovski: acting in the art of cinema and the actor’s place in today’s film industry.
Location: Museum of the City of Dojran
Screening: “The Train Driver’s Diary” starring Lazar Ristovski.
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
Discussion and Q&A with Lazar Ristovski.
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
AGAINST THE WAVES – Official Selection
Awarding of the ``Meto Jovanovski`` Award for high achievement in acting in the art of film to actor Lazar Ristovski.
OPENING CEREMONY OF THE FESTIVAL
Presentation of the winners of last year's Program for the Development and Production of Student and Debut Films
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
“Color of Darkness” – Kristijan Kostadinovski (Macedonia) + Q&A
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
Feature: “When Summer Ends” – Danis Tanović (Croatia)
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
Short Selection
“With All Due Humanity” (France)
“The Distance Between Us” (France)
“Blanche” (France)
“Blackout” (Egypt)
“The Distance Between Us” (France)
“Blanche” (France)
“Blackout” (Egypt)
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
AGAINST THE WAVES – Official Selection
“Lake” – Sofia Hristovska (Macedonia) + Q&A
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
“Between the Gods” – Vuk Ršumović + Q&A (Serbia)
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
Short Selection
“Piece of Mind” – Aleksandra Kardalevska + Q&A
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
FEATURE FILM SELECTION
“Meet” – Dimitris Nakos (Greece)
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
Short Selection
“The Surrogate Girl” – Onur Guler (Turkey)
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
AGAINST THE WAVES – Short Film Selection
“Bright Summer Days” – Nevena Desivojević; Q&A with Ivana Šekutkovska
“Palestine Islands” – Nour Ben Salem & Julien Menanteau
“Palestine Islands” – Nour Ben Salem & Julien Menanteau
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
FEATURE FILM SELECTION
“Anytime Anywhere” – Milad Tangshir + Q&A
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
Short Selection Continued
“Amra” – Vasil Hristov
“PirateLand” – Stavros Petropoulos
“Genealogy of Violence” – Mohamed Bourouissa
“Cleaner” – Kostas Gerampinis
“The Body of the King” – Emy Rodrigues & Bianca Sescu
“The Boy with White Skin” – Simon Panay
FEATURE FILM SELECTION
“Little Trouble Girls” – Urska DjukicShort Selection Continued
“Minus Two Hundred” – Nikolas Passaris“PirateLand” – Stavros Petropoulos
“Genealogy of Violence” – Mohamed Bourouissa
“Cleaner” – Kostas Gerampinis
“The Body of the King” – Emy Rodrigues & Bianca Sescu
“The Boy with White Skin” – Simon Panay
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
AWARDS CEREMONY & CLOSING
Awards Ceremony and Closing
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
“Stelios” – Yorgos Cimberopoulos
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
Festival Party
Location: Dojran, Amphitheatre
for high acting achievement in the art of film`` is Lazar Ristovski.
Documentary
Winner of the "Meto Jovanovski" Award
for high acting achievement in the art of film`` is Lazar Ristovski.
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UNOFFICIAL PROGRAM 2026
5th Edition • Dojran
Across the Lake is more than a film festival. It is a space for education, the development of new authors, and the creation of future film audiences. The unofficial program includes educational workshops, student projects, and special events dedicated to the future of cinema.
CHILDREN ON BOARD
Once again, we traditionally begin the festival with a selection of films for children and young audiences, accompanied by our “PlayLab” – a small but important workshop dedicated to film and media literacy.
Program Goals
- To introduce children to the world of cinema, creativity, and storytelling.
- To help them recognize true artistic and educational values.
- To nurture future generations of film audiences.
Through play and creativity, participants will have the opportunity to make their own short film and discover every stage of the filmmaking process: screenwriting, production, acting, cinematography, editing, music, and design.
Workshop Groups
- Group 1: Primary school students.
- Group 2: Secondary school students.
Film Sections
KIDANIMA
- Animated films dubbed into Macedonian.
- Designed for children aged 2–7.
- Entertaining, educational, and inspiring content.
TEEN-TEEN
- Feature films for young audiences.
- Targeted at teenagers aged 10–14.
- Carefully selected films from the Balkans and the Mediterranean.
Before each screening, special discussions will address topics relevant to children and young people. After the screenings, the Children's and Youth Jury will present awards to the best films.
NEW WAVES
“New Waves” is a workshop dedicated to the development and production of student and debut short fiction films.
Following the success of previous editions, the festival continues its mission of supporting emerging filmmakers, students, and recent graduates as they take their first professional steps in cinema.
Categories
- Debut Short Fiction Film.
- Graduate Short Fiction Film.
Participants will work alongside professors, screenwriters, directors, and producers who will help them transform their ideas into fully developed projects.
Winning projects will receive grants, filmmaking equipment, and production and post-production support to ensure professional realization.
THE BRAVE NEW WAVE
“The Brave New Wave” is a program dedicated to the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and its application in the arts and film industry.
Organized in cooperation with the MEDIA Programme, Creative Europe, and Brainster Academy, the program will explore current experiences, practical applications, and future possibilities of AI in filmmaking.
Main Topics
- Artificial Intelligence in screenwriting and story development.
- Creativity and emerging technologies.
- The future of film professions.
- AI in film production and post-production.
The workshop will take place in Dojran and will feature engineers, creatives, and film professionals from North Macedonia and across the Balkans.
– Children on Board: films, workshops, and youth jury activities
– New Waves: student and debut film development projects
– The Brave New Wave: Artificial Intelligence and the future of cinema
Festival JURY 2025
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