The 16th edition of the Balkans Beyond Borders Short Film Festival celebrates the spirit of collaboration and regional connectivity through the BBB Cross-Border Screening, taking place on Thursday, 6th of November 2025 ,the opening day of the festival.

This year, the BBB Cross-Border Screening which is a simultaneous screening in many cities, will unite audiences from Timișoara (Romania), Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria), Tirana (Albania), Bitola and Struga (North Macedonia), Pescara (Italy), Prizren (Kosovo), Kalamata and Kozani (Greece), Bajina Bašta and Belgrade (Serbia) and , Istanbul (Turkey), the festival’s host city, creating a shared cinematic experience that transcends borders and time zones.

The festival continues throughout the weekend. More details in the festival program