European Film Promotion (EFP) and the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) have announced that acclaimed Bosnian auteur Jasmila Zbanic will be the mentor of this year's Future Frames edition.

Jasmila Zbanic's feature debut Grbavica [+lire aussi :
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The director will share her experiences with the young filmmakers taking part in the initiative at Karlovy Vary in an exclusive master class. Jasmila Zbanic's approach to filmmaking will provide for a challenging as well as inspiring session for the participants – fresh out of film school – who are selected by KVIFF out of 27 nominations from EFP member organisations. Her commitment is part of the intensive EFP programme introducing emerging young professionals to the film industry and media and presenting their work to the festival audience. Future Frames is supported by the Creative Europe – Media Programme and by the respective EFP member organisations.