Lidija Zelovic won the 2025 Cultural Fund Documentary Scholarship at the opening of IDFA 2025. This €50,000 prize is awarded to documentarians of proven quality. Zelovic, known for films such as My Friends (2008) and Home Game (2024), was praised for her courageous and personal work. During the ceremony, previous winner Festus Toll drew attention to the war in Sudan. The evening was characterized by political statements and a distinctive program featuring three short films.

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