Cultural events in Republic of Kosovo

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DokuFest International- Documentary and Short Film Festival

DOKUFEST, The International Documentary and Short Film Festival, is the largest film event in Kosova. The Festival is organized in August in the picturesque and historical town of Prizren which attracts numerous international and regional artists.

In this annually organized festival films are screened twice a day in three open air cinemas as well as in two regular cinemas. Except for its films, the festival is also well-known for lively nights after the screening. Various events happen within the scope of the festival: workshops, DokuPhoto exhibitions, festival camping, concerts, which altogether turn the city into a charming place to be.





Official website

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Prishtina Jazz Festival

Prishtina Jazz Festival, acclaimed to be one of the most important cultural events in the country, has managed to bring famous and important artists of the world, has stimulated and encouraged the development and improvement of local jazz scene, has continuous collaboration and cooperation with international artists, associations and festivals, and, has found its place in the network of European and world jazz festivals.

In 2010, the Festival organized its 5th edition which proves that not only the festival is becoming a traditional and much anticipated event, but also a necessity for the local scene.

Jazz Festival has hosted world famous artists such as; Uri Caine, Tom Kennedy, Reggie Washington, Giulio Martino, Willard Dyson, Bob Albanese, Hans-Joachim Roedelius, Robin Verheyen, Aki Rissanen, Peppe La Pussata, Tim Story, Francesco D’Errico, Yiotis Kiourtisoglou and many others..

The annual festival is usually held in November, at the Oda Theatre.




Official http://www.jazzprishtina.com/

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Skena UP International Students Film and Theatre Festival

Skena UP is an international students film and theatre festival, held annually since October 2003 in Prishtina. Founded by a group of students and young artists, Skena UP was created as a platform of competition for student films and plays, which as their website claims, makes this festival rare.

With its theatre plays, film screenings, workshops, discussions, debates and celebrity presence Skena UP intends to create a forum suitable for the presentation of students’ work where the artists meet the audience and get their feedback. At the same time, its international character makes Skena UP a networking platform, where participating students meet their fellows and at the same time have an opportunity to meet renowned directors, producers, writers and actors




Official website

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Prishtina Film Festival

PriFilmFest – Prishtina International Film Festival, seeks to bring the best of world cinema to Prishtina & Kosovo, and to promote the best of Kosovar film to the international audience.

PriFilmFest's mission is to open doors of the newest country in the world, Kosovo, to welcome different cultures of the world through cinema, using it as a medium to promote open dialogue between cultures and nations.

"With PriFilmFest, Prishtina and Kosovo will welcome the culture of the world for 7 days and this is very important for the brand of a new country, because we will be able to show that our life is not all about politics." -says the festival's official website.





Official website

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ReMusica

Nearing its 12th anniversary, ReMusica, Prishtina’s International Contemporary Music Festival, is an annual event that aims to present and promote to the local audience contemporary music developments in the international and local scene.
Organized by the Kosovar Center for New Music, the Festival of New Music is a result of the collective work of a group of Kosovar composers led by Rafet Rudi.

The festival aims to showcase contemporary music through the presentation of different stylistic tendencies from the 20th century up to the present day.
So far, ReMusica has hosted guest artists from all around the globe with a variety of performances – from individual ones to collective ensembles.
The festival is organized in May every year.




Official website

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Freedom Festival

Freedom Festival is an annual music festival held in Prishtina to commemorate Kosovo’s liberation by NATO troops back in 1999. It is the only global music festival held in Kosovo.

Quite a few globally famous artists graced its stage, although Freedom Festival has had only two editions so far. In 2008, the first year of the festival, Method Man and RedMan, Gus Gus, Banco de Gaia and others headlined the festival which was held in the outskirts of the city. In 2009 headlining acts were Chamillionaire, Stereo MC’s, Roni Size etc.

This two-day event, usually held on 12th and 13th of June is organized by Radio Urban FM .




Official website

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http://www.anibar.com/ Next event August 22nd - 27th 2012 Peja, Kosovo.