A JOKE – Festival Journey

Since its world premiere at the Odense International Film Festival, A Joke has been on a roll, collecting awards, recognitions, and genuine reactions along the way.

Selected by 18 festivals in Macedonia and abroad, the film has traveled across continents and earned 5 awards for its bold storytelling and performance.

AWARD HIGHLIGHTS

Dzirni, Skopje, Macedonia – Audience Best Film & Special Mention for Jana Nikodinovska

Filmski Front, Novi Sad, Serbia – Best Movie

Unica Korea, Korea – Gold Award & Best Acting for Jana Nikodinovska

In addition to Odense, A Joke was selected by renowned festivals such as:
Hobnobben Film Festival (USA), Bardi Film Festival (Italy), MANAKI BROTHERS (Macedonia), Pori Film Festival (Finland), Pearl of the Silk Road (Uzbekistan), Mladinski Filmski Festival Spoznavanje (Macedonia), Zuma Film Festival (Nigeria), Janjira International Film Festival (India), Winter Apricots (Macedonia), Fescilmar (Poland and Venezuela), Red Line International Film Festival (Italy), Pupila Film Festival (Brazil), Mediterranean Film Festival (Croatia), Filmski Front (Serbia), Dzirni (Macedonia), Unica Korea (Korea), Peshawar International Film Festival (Pakistan), and Drim Short Film Festival (Macedonia).

A heartfelt thank you to every festival, jury, and viewer who’s laughed, reflected, and resonated with A Joke. The journey continues.