GOLDEN APPLE

The central part of the festival is dedicated to the competition programme, showcasing ten films selected based on outstanding acting achievements.

The films in the competitive program are judged by a three-member international jury, which awards special acting prizes – the Golden Apples – on the last day of the festival.

The categories are:

• Golden Apple Grand Prix (one award),
• Golden Apple for Special Acting Achievement (up to three awards),
• Honorary Golden Apple (one award).

The Golden Apple Grand Prix is awarded to an actress, actor, or acting ensemble for an outstanding artistic achievement.

The Golden Apple for Special Acting Achievements is awarded, regardless of the role’s size, to an actress, actor, or acting ensemble that has given special attention to creating a visible, distinguished and skilfully executed acting performance.

The Honorary Golden Apple is awarded to an honorary guest of the festival, an actress, or an actor who, with their rich and diverse body of work and artistic achievements, has visibly shaped and influenced the global cultural film scene.

The festival awards are named after the Lilium carniolicum, known also as the golden apple of Carniolan lily, a flower widespread throughout Slovenia. It beautifully adorns the areas where it thrives, is listed on Slovenia’s Red List of endangered plants, and is protected in the country.