CC4WBs Project: KreNI Startup

KreNI Startup is a regional initiative connecting creativity, entrepreneurship, and youth innovation in Serbia and North Macedonia. The project brought together the experience of KreNI Conference in Niš and Startup Weekend Ohrid to explore how cultural and creative industries can be strengthened through business skills, green thinking, and international collaboration.The project began with benchmarking workshops... Read more

CC4WBs Project: XR Interaction Without Limits

XR interaction without limits is a regional project that uses film, XR and VR technologies to promote inclusion, accessibility, and intercultural dialogue among young people from Serbia, Kosovo*, and North Macedonia. The project created opportunities for young participants to learn about immersive storytelling, engage with regional films, and explore how new technologies can support empathy,... Read more

CC4WBs Project: Festival of Contemporary Theatre Tirana (Mediums)

The Mediums Festival brought contemporary theatre to the forefront of cultural life in Tirana through a regionally curated, artist-driven platform dedicated to experimentation, collaboration, and dialogue. Designed to amplify critical voices and elevate the regional performing arts scene, the 2025 edition of the festival gathered diverse artists and audiences around pressing social themes such as... Read more

CC4WBs Project: Literature Actually

Literature Actually is a regional literary project connecting contemporary literature festivals, publishers, and emerging writers from the Western Balkans. Through residencies, networking and knowledge exchange events, and festival touring, the project supports professional development, cultural cooperation, and new opportunities for writers and literary organisations.The project brought together KROKODIL Festival in Belgrade and Tirana Gate in... Read more

Dubioza’s Song “USA” and FIFA

Dubioza Kolektiv Wrote the Song of the World Cup.Some songs are written with the goal of being a hit, and some songs find their moment 15 years later. Dubioza Kolektiv just experienced the latter.Firstly, Dubioza KolektivStarted in 2003, Bosnia, Dubioza Kolektiv is a dub rock group known for their crossover style that incorporates elements of... Read more

CC4WBs Project: Queer Culture Marathon Festival

The Queer Culture Marathon Festival celebrated LGBTQI+ art, activism, and community resilience through a vibrant cross-border cultural program held across Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo. Implementing partners: Queer Montenegro (Montenegro), Open Mind Spectrum Albania (OMSA), IKMK (Kosovar Institute for Media and Communication. Queer Culture Marathon Festival project was supported by the British Council through the “Culture... Read more

CC4WBs project: Connecting Dots, Exploring Shared Film Heritage

“Connecting Dots: Exploring Shared Film Heritage” is a project that aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Yugoslav film heritage, focusing on the cultural, political, and social context in which Yugoslav cinema was produced. The collaboration between Beldocs and Dokufest was built upon a shared commitment to promoting the art of documentary filmmaking, fostering cultural... Read more

CC4WBs project: Western Balkans Cultural Heritage Innovation Lab (WBCHIL)

The WBCHIL project (Western Balkans Cultural Heritage Innovation Lab) is a collaborative effort of two foundations from Montenegro and Serbia: Don Branko Sbutega, executive producer of the KotorArt International Festival, and SHARE. Aiming to increase capacities and improve performance of cultural and creative industries in the Western Balkans, WBCHIL is designed for creating opportunities for... Read more

CC4WBs project: Singing Heroes from the Margins to Centre Stage

The "Singing Heroes: From the Margins to Centre Stage" project was all about celebrating resilience and the power of community. It focused on Roma communities and whistle-blowers, highlighting the challenges they faced while showing how they stood up for their rights and the broader good of society. Over 14 months, the project brought together music,... Read more