Edward Norton
Golden Globe recipient and Oscar nominee, Film Festival 2023
Most of what I've learned about filmmaking came from talking to older filmmakers about their experiences. We need each other to really learn the trade. I love the idea of a film festival for filmmakers.
Frances McDormand
Four-time Oscar winning actress, Film Festival 2022
Joel and I valued our time with participants during the Ponta Lopud Film Festival. It was inspiring for both of us. Navigating this crazy world is challenging — it's good to know we're in the same lifeboat. Vive le cinéma!
Joe Lovano
Grammy winning saxophonist and composer, Jazz Festival 2023
Sharing the blessings of music in an idyllic setting like this is a dream. The love and passion of everyone I encountered was incredible beyond words. I look forward to returning to the Festival again and again.
Joel Coen
Four-time Oscar winning director, Film Festival 2022
It's been rewarding to talk to younger filmmakers just starting out — to know what their problems and interests are. I come from a different time in moviemaking. This place is a true revelation. I would definitely come back.
Antonio Sánchez
Four-time Grammy winning drummer, Jazz Festival 2023 & 2024
I have never been to a festival quite like Ponta Lopud Jazz. The beautiful setting, the camaraderie, transcendent masterclasses, incredible gastronomy and the level of visiting artists make this a one-of-a-kind festival no one should miss.
Linda May Han Oh
Grammy winning bassist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is truly one of its kind. We had a beautiful week playing music, sharing with enthusiastic students and absorbing the local culture. I hope we'll be returning soon.
Ruben Östlund
Palme d'Or winner and Oscar nominee, Film Festival 2023
Filmmaking is social, and that's the biggest reason I enjoy it. The intimate atmosphere of Ponta Lopud creates a great opportunity to meet colleagues and friends, talk about work, and get inspiration.
Paweł Pawlikowski
Oscar winning director and screenwriter, Film Festival 2021
It was wonderful at Ponta Lopud. I'll recommend it to all my friends from the film world if they ever receive an invitation. This is a beautiful, creative, fun adventure. I'm delighted that I came.
Nicole Zuraitis
Grammy winning vocalist and pianist, Jazz Festival 2024
I don't often describe things as perfect, but the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is perfection in every way. The setting, the people, the music — an absolute highlight of my career.
Kenny Werner
Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is a rare treat and a rare experience. Great talent, tremendous commitment, and an extraordinary energy brought to the island by two giants in jazz, Thana Alexa and Antonio Sánchez.
Rajko Grlić
Award-winning Croatian director and screenwriter, Film Festival 2024
The educational aspect of this event is paramount. At most festivals, content is merely displayed — what truly matters is producing something meaningful. If we can share our experiences with young people, our future colleagues, we've accomplished our goal.
Suzana Perić
Acclaimed Croatian-American music editor, Film Festival 2024
It is a great honour to be on Lopud with such a distinguished group of lecturers, especially Rajko Grlić, whose work I deeply admire, and Nebojša, who brought Croatia its first Palme d'Or from Cannes.
Thana Alexa
Grammy nominated vocalist and Jazz Festival Artistic Director
Time and space to process life and be fully present is what cultivates creativity — and a rare luxury for artists. Giving artists at every career level that experience is what makes Ponta Lopud the most unique jazz festival in the world.
Michael League
Five-time Grammy winning bassist and producer, Jazz Festival 2024
Ponta Lopud is everything a small, exquisitely-curated festival should be. Idyllic location, incredible hospitality, direct contact between artists and audience, and an unpretentious ambiance that is at the same time extremely luxurious. I hope to come back for many more editions.
Edward Norton
Golden Globe recipient and Oscar nominee, Film Festival 2023
Most of what I've learned about filmmaking came from talking to older filmmakers about their experiences. We need each other to really learn the trade. I love the idea of a film festival for filmmakers.
Frances McDormand
Four-time Oscar winning actress, Film Festival 2022
Joel and I valued our time with participants during the Ponta Lopud Film Festival. It was inspiring for both of us. Navigating this crazy world is challenging — it's good to know we're in the same lifeboat. Vive le cinéma!
Joe Lovano
Grammy winning saxophonist and composer, Jazz Festival 2023
Sharing the blessings of music in an idyllic setting like this is a dream. The love and passion of everyone I encountered was incredible beyond words. I look forward to returning to the Festival again and again.
Joel Coen
Four-time Oscar winning director, Film Festival 2022
It's been rewarding to talk to younger filmmakers just starting out — to know what their problems and interests are. I come from a different time in moviemaking. This place is a true revelation. I would definitely come back.
Antonio Sánchez
Four-time Grammy winning drummer, Jazz Festival 2023 & 2024
I have never been to a festival quite like Ponta Lopud Jazz. The beautiful setting, the camaraderie, transcendent masterclasses, incredible gastronomy and the level of visiting artists make this a one-of-a-kind festival no one should miss.
Linda May Han Oh
Grammy winning bassist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is truly one of its kind. We had a beautiful week playing music, sharing with enthusiastic students and absorbing the local culture. I hope we'll be returning soon.
Ruben Östlund
Palme d'Or winner and Oscar nominee, Film Festival 2023
Filmmaking is social, and that's the biggest reason I enjoy it. The intimate atmosphere of Ponta Lopud creates a great opportunity to meet colleagues and friends, talk about work, and get inspiration.
Paweł Pawlikowski
Oscar winning director and screenwriter, Film Festival 2021
It was wonderful at Ponta Lopud. I'll recommend it to all my friends from the film world if they ever receive an invitation. This is a beautiful, creative, fun adventure. I'm delighted that I came.
Nicole Zuraitis
Grammy winning vocalist and pianist, Jazz Festival 2024
I don't often describe things as perfect, but the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is perfection in every way. The setting, the people, the music — an absolute highlight of my career.
Kenny Werner
Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is a rare treat and a rare experience. Great talent, tremendous commitment, and an extraordinary energy brought to the island by two giants in jazz, Thana Alexa and Antonio Sánchez.
Rajko Grlić
Award-winning Croatian director and screenwriter, Film Festival 2024
The educational aspect of this event is paramount. At most festivals, content is merely displayed — what truly matters is producing something meaningful. If we can share our experiences with young people, our future colleagues, we've accomplished our goal.
Suzana Perić
Acclaimed Croatian-American music editor, Film Festival 2024
It is a great honour to be on Lopud with such a distinguished group of lecturers, especially Rajko Grlić, whose work I deeply admire, and Nebojša, who brought Croatia its first Palme d'Or from Cannes.
Thana Alexa
Grammy nominated vocalist and Jazz Festival Artistic Director
Time and space to process life and be fully present is what cultivates creativity — and a rare luxury for artists. Giving artists at every career level that experience is what makes Ponta Lopud the most unique jazz festival in the world.
Michael League
Five-time Grammy winning bassist and producer, Jazz Festival 2024
Ponta Lopud is everything a small, exquisitely-curated festival should be. Idyllic location, incredible hospitality, direct contact between artists and audience, and an unpretentious ambiance that is at the same time extremely luxurious. I hope to come back for many more editions.
Edward Norton
Golden Globe recipient and Oscar nominee, Film Festival 2023
Most of what I've learned about filmmaking came from talking to older filmmakers about their experiences. We need each other to really learn the trade. I love the idea of a film festival for filmmakers.
Frances McDormand
Four-time Oscar winning actress, Film Festival 2022
Joel and I valued our time with participants during the Ponta Lopud Film Festival. It was inspiring for both of us. Navigating this crazy world is challenging — it's good to know we're in the same lifeboat. Vive le cinéma!
Joe Lovano
Grammy winning saxophonist and composer, Jazz Festival 2023
Sharing the blessings of music in an idyllic setting like this is a dream. The love and passion of everyone I encountered was incredible beyond words. I look forward to returning to the Festival again and again.
Joel Coen
Four-time Oscar winning director, Film Festival 2022
It's been rewarding to talk to younger filmmakers just starting out — to know what their problems and interests are. I come from a different time in moviemaking. This place is a true revelation. I would definitely come back.
Antonio Sánchez
Four-time Grammy winning drummer, Jazz Festival 2023 & 2024
I have never been to a festival quite like Ponta Lopud Jazz. The beautiful setting, the camaraderie, transcendent masterclasses, incredible gastronomy and the level of visiting artists make this a one-of-a-kind festival no one should miss.
Linda May Han Oh
Grammy winning bassist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is truly one of its kind. We had a beautiful week playing music, sharing with enthusiastic students and absorbing the local culture. I hope we'll be returning soon.
Ruben Östlund
Palme d'Or winner and Oscar nominee, Film Festival 2023
Filmmaking is social, and that's the biggest reason I enjoy it. The intimate atmosphere of Ponta Lopud creates a great opportunity to meet colleagues and friends, talk about work, and get inspiration.
Paweł Pawlikowski
Oscar winning director and screenwriter, Film Festival 2021
It was wonderful at Ponta Lopud. I'll recommend it to all my friends from the film world if they ever receive an invitation. This is a beautiful, creative, fun adventure. I'm delighted that I came.
Nicole Zuraitis
Grammy winning vocalist and pianist, Jazz Festival 2024
I don't often describe things as perfect, but the Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is perfection in every way. The setting, the people, the music — an absolute highlight of my career.
Kenny Werner
Grammy nominated pianist and composer, Jazz Festival 2024
The Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival is a rare treat and a rare experience. Great talent, tremendous commitment, and an extraordinary energy brought to the island by two giants in jazz, Thana Alexa and Antonio Sánchez.
Rajko Grlić
Award-winning Croatian director and screenwriter, Film Festival 2024
The educational aspect of this event is paramount. At most festivals, content is merely displayed — what truly matters is producing something meaningful. If we can share our experiences with young people, our future colleagues, we've accomplished our goal.
Suzana Perić
Acclaimed Croatian-American music editor, Film Festival 2024
It is a great honour to be on Lopud with such a distinguished group of lecturers, especially Rajko Grlić, whose work I deeply admire, and Nebojša, who brought Croatia its first Palme d'Or from Cannes.
Thana Alexa
Grammy nominated vocalist and Jazz Festival Artistic Director
Time and space to process life and be fully present is what cultivates creativity — and a rare luxury for artists. Giving artists at every career level that experience is what makes Ponta Lopud the most unique jazz festival in the world.
Michael League
Five-time Grammy winning bassist and producer, Jazz Festival 2024
Ponta Lopud is everything a small, exquisitely-curated festival should be. Idyllic location, incredible hospitality, direct contact between artists and audience, and an unpretentious ambiance that is at the same time extremely luxurious. I hope to come back for many more editions.