








Welcome to
Ponta Lopud
Croatia’s beautiful Lopud Island is a hidden meeting place for artists. Here, emerging talents and renowned filmmakers, musicians, and authors gather to create, connect, and inspire one other. Through festivals, masterclasses, and cultural events, the island becomes a vibrant stage where artistic collaborations are born and new masterpieces come to life.
Artistic Freedom
with new friendships that often grow into future collaborations.
Inspiration
Emerging artists, Fellows, engage in workshops, lectures, and discussions led by visiting expert Masters. We aspire to see new partnerships and projects grow from these connections, with the hope of welcoming past fellows back as our future Masters.
Culture
During the Ponta Lopud Festivals, the island becomes a vibrant hub of artistic exchange and expression, uniting the local community, visiting artists, and global attendees in a shared passion for film, jazz, and literature.
2025 Festivals
2025 Festivals
An Unforgettable Experience
Edward Norton - Golden Globe recipient, multiple Film Critics Awards winner, and Oscar nominee, Film Festival 2023
Frances McDormand - Four time Oscar Winning Actress, Film Festival 2022
Joe Lovano - Grammy winning saxophonist, Jazz Festival 2023
Joel Coen - Four time Oscar Winning Director, Film Festival 2022
Antonio Sánchez - 4x Grammy winning drummer from Mexico, Jazz Festival 2023 & 2024
Linda May Han Oh - Grammy winning bassist, Jazz Festival 2024
Ruben Östlund - Recipient of Palmes d'Or, European Film Awards, and Oscar nominee, Film Festival 2023
Paweł Pawlikowski - Oscar Winning Director, Film Festival 2021
Nicole Zuraitis - Grammy winning vocalist and pianist, Jazz Festival 2024
Kenny Werner - American jazz pianist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
Rajko Grlić - award-winning Croatian director and screenwriter, Film Festival 2024
Suzana Perić - Acclaimed Croatian-American music editor, Film Festival 2024
Thana Alexa - Grammy nominated vocalist and Artistic Director of the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival
Michael League - 5x Grammy winning bassist/ producer from USA, Jazz Festival 2024
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