New Talents Competition #1 2026 - ENFF - EN subs met nagesprek • Nederlands Filmhuis Denhaag

Julia Kushnarenko, Joris Skudra, Sara Ećimović, Elena Siretanu

New Talents Competition #1 2026

Discover emerging film talent during the seventh edition of the ENFF New Talents Competition!

The New Talents Competition is back for its seventh edition! Young and emerging filmmakers from our region submitted their graduating, debut or second films to compete for the New Talents Award. This year, for the very first time, a jury will choose the winner rather than the audience. An industry meeting for NTC guests will also take place, creating a space for filmmakers to connect and exchange ideas with industry professionals from the Netherlands. 

We are proud to present yet another incredible selection of films, filled with curiosity and concern towards our world. With both risk and responsibility, they attempt to portray their slivers of reality on the big screen for us to experience. These artists question their surroundings and the traditions that shaped them; through their cameras, they try to bridge generations, both past and future, leaning towards intimacy and understanding.

A record number of submissions was received this year, making the selection process particularly difficult once again. Seven films were selected from Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia and Slovakia.

While doctors tend to her older sister, Petra wanders the hallways of the hospital, not quite knowing whether to feel scared, guilty or anything at all. Sisters (Sara Ećimović, Serbia) gives a glimpse into the complicated love between two young siblings. When the Chair Fell Into the Void (Julia Kushnarenko, Belgium, Hungary, Portugal) weaves testimonies of exile and disconnection using voice, dance and urban landscapes. In 70% Selfless (Joris Skudra, Lithuania), the filmmaker achieves a particular kind of intimacy and humour while exploring questions of self-worth, discipline and dedication that are not often seen in documentaries. The Visit (Elena Siretanu, Moldova) quite literally shows a granddaughter visiting her grandmother, as their conversation transcends time and place, and makes us wonder about what really matters in this life.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with directors Julia Kushnarenko, Elena Siretanu and Sara Ećimović.

Eastern Neighbours Film Festival

The Eastern Neighbours Film Festival (ENFF) has been bringing audiences closer to the vibrant cinema of Eastern Europe since 2006. Each year at Filmhuis Den Haag, ENFF presents recent and powerful features, documentaries, shorts, and animations, often as Dutch premieres. The festival also offers panels, debates, and conversations with filmmakers and industry professionals.

Join us for the 18th edition from November 4 to November 8, 2026, and discover exceptional films with English subtitles. For the full festival programme, click here.

Regisseur Julia Kushnarenko, Joris Skudra, Sara Ećimović, Elena Siretanu
Cast Various
Land België, Hongarije, Portugal, Litouwen, Servië, Moldavië
Taal Engels, Spaans, Servisch, Roemeens
Ondertiteling Engels
Speelduur 67 min

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