Best Camera award went to Italian filmmaker and cinematographer Cesare Bedogné for his film „Eight of Wands“, and the audience awarded the film ‘’Goodlands’’, by Vladimir Perović with their votes.  

The jury composed of Zrinko Ogresta, Branka Bašević Gajić and Toni Cahunek stated that the film captivates with its powerful and emotional story of Katya, a young woman whose daily physical labour is intertwined with her inner struggles and attempts to protect her younger sister.  

The author created a universal piece that transcends a personal story and becomes a metaphor for the fight for dignity and the future, through precise direction and a touching portrait of female strength. Brilliantly composed shots and visual consistency further elevate the film, giving it the strength and beauty that makes it worthy of the Grand Prix," they stated.

The jury also awarded two special mentions to films “Fiume o morte!”, directed by Igor Bezinović from Croatia and “The Shepherd’s Keeper”, directed by Hadara Oren from Israel.  The jury for the short documentary category, consisting of Vinko Kraljević, Melina Alagić, and Bobby B. Grubić, awarded special mentions to the films "Mawtini" by French director Marianne Barakat, and "Goats!", a short documentary by Croatian director Toni Gaćina.

The cinematographers Alen Alilović, Jana Vuković and Zoran Pilipović, mebers of the jury for Best Camera, in their explanation why they were impressed by the Italian film „Eight of Wands“, stated that in it the camera, with its calmness, precision and sensitivity, creates a deep visual and emotional experience. 

They said: “This film is characterized by exceptional subtlety and a sense for the visual rhythm of nature and human presence. Calm, precisely composed frames build a poetic space in which every movement of water, drops or light, becomes the bearer of an inner state. Black and white and color scenes intertwine in gentle balance, while reflections on water and glass create a sense of duality – a world that simultaneously exists and disappears. Everything in this film pulsates with a quiet strength – between the real and the imagined, between movement and stillness.” 

They also awarded a special mention to Croatian film „Fiume o morte!“, directed by Igor Bezinović. This film is the Croatian candidate for Oscar.After the award ceremony, the audience enjoyed the film “Tomislav, the King”, directed by Dražen Klarić, , and they saw an exclusive announcement of the film “Conspirators”, directed by Bobby B. Grubić, based on a screenplay by the writer Miro Gavran. 

The last festival day, Saturday, October 11th, brings morning screenings as a part of the MFF Fora program, featuring the animated film "Bumblebee's Summer", directed by Daniel Kušan, and short works created at the "Zelenkapica" children's camp and the "Zabavator" workshop.  A double screening is on the program from  5 p.m. - the documentary “TOVA - Greatest Hand, Worst Elbow“, directed by Damir Jelić, dedicated to world table tennis champion Antun Tova Stipančić, and the film “Time of Suffering”, directed by Jozo Patljak, which speaks about tragic events in Bosanska Posavina during the Second World.  

Screenings of local authors’ films will take place at Borak Cinema at 6 p.m. that same day. The audience will have the opportunity to see the film “Labyrinth of the Mind and Body”, directed by Katja Jurić and Lucija Delić, followed by "Andrej Meets a Flower", directed by Milij Đukić, and at 7 p.m. "Međugorje Breviary", directed by Zdenko Jurilj, a poetic short documentary dedicated to the phenomenon of Medjugorje.  

The international jury in three categories will decide on the best works at MFF – best feature documentary film - MFF Grand Prix, best short film - MFF Best Short, and Best Camera award, signed by the Association of Cinematographers in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the audience will award their prize.   

The awards ceremony is taking place on Friday, October 10, and the French documentary "Miyazaki: Spirit of Nature", directed by Léo Favier, is closing the festival on Saturday, 11 October.