Documentary & Film Industry: Ji.hlava’s Emerging Producers 2026 has unveiled its pitch lineup, spotlighting new documentary projects and the festival’s push to connect early-career producers across Europe (with Japan as the 2026 guest country). Feminist Cinema: North Macedonian director Teona Mitevska is preparing a sequel to “God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya,” with “Petra Doesn’t Want to Die (Anatomy of Masculinity)” shifting the focus to a Belgian feminist teen and an unlikely pact with an incel character in North Macedonia. Gender Equality on Screen: Sarajevo Film Festival’s Special Award for Promoting Gender Equality returns with 14 debut films and a dedicated jury, reinforcing the push for more women’s voices in regional cinema. Cultural Diplomacy & Identity: Coverage around the “Serbian World” and the “All-Serb Assembly” frames how political, cultural, and institutional influence is being built beyond Serbia’s borders. Ohrid Anniversary & Civic Inclusion: Multiple pieces mark 25 years since the Ohrid Framework Agreement, revisiting its role in peace, coexistence, and institutional equality—and the ongoing debate over how well its solutions are functioning today. Local Culture & Community: Nearly 200 hikers from Serbia, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia gathered near Bosilegrad for the Nenad Aleksandrov memorial ascent, combining sport with local traditions and cultural performances.