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Ponta Lopud is a haven for creativity, culture and meaningful connections.

We bring together emerging talents and world-renowned Masters in cinema, jazz, and literature in an intimate island setting.

About

ponta

lopud

About

PONTA

LOPUD

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Ponta Lopud in numbers

Year it all started

2021

Year it all started

2021

Year it all started

2021

Amazing masters & mentors

112

Amazing masters & mentors

112

Amazing masters & mentors

112

Fellows

128

Fellows

128

Fellows

128

Inspiring festivals

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Short story

Ponta Lopud connects artists, thinkers, and audiences through carefully curated cultural experiences. Designed to encourage dialogue, mentorship and collaboration.

The curated schedule encourages collaboration, reflection, and inspiration, all set against the beauty of Lopud Island.

We believe the exchange of ideas and connections cultivates lasting creative partnerships, and shapes our legacy; where Fellows return as future Masters; all while preserving the island’s authentic character and maintaining the deep connection to the local community.

Meet the team

Production & Artistic Direction

Tilda Grossel Bogdanović

Founder, Ponta Lopud Creative Platform

Thana Alexa

Co-Founder & Artistic Director, Jazz Festival

Sibila Grčić

Festival Operations and Marketing Manager

Bruno Mustić

Executive Producer, Film Festival

Staša Aras

Book Bridge Artistic Director

James Candon

Book Bridge Initiator

Aida Handanović

Hospitality & Ponta Lopud Club Coordinator

Noa Nikolić

Assistant Producer

Leon Keglević

Assistant Producer

Janko Tomašić

Assistant Producer

Advisory

Rajko Grlić

Film Festival Program Advisor

Peter Spears

Film Festival Program Advisor

Krešimir Macan

Communications Advisor

Suzana Perić

Film Festival Program Advisor

Nebojša Slijepčević

Film Festival Program Advisor

Vanja Jambrović

Film Festival Program Advisor

Cauvery Madhavan

Book Bridge Program Advisor

Danijela Crljen

Book Bridge Program Advisor

Ivana Lovrić Jović

Book Bridge Program Advisor

Communications

Ines Nanić

Head of Communications & Events

Marko Bičić

PR Specialist

Romana Čačija

Booklet Editor and Language and Content Advisor

Rina Grossel Bogdanović

Digital & Podcast Producer

Laura Vrbanić

PR Specialist

Klara Žaja

Social Media Manager

Ana Čačija

Web Designer & Developer

Toma Širok

Video Editor

Bobby Abdullah

Business Affairs

Events & Logistics

Šime Lukšić

Head of Technical Operations & Site Management

Marin Nanić

F&B Logistics Manager

Stjepan Grossel Bogdanović

F&B Logistics Coordinator

Maro Lukšić

Assistant of Technical Operations & Site Management

Production & Artistic Direction

Tilda Grossel Bogdanović

Founder, Ponta Lopud Creative Platform

Thana Alexa

Co-Founder & Artistic Director, Jazz Festival

Sibila Grčić

Festival Operations and Marketing Manager

Bruno Mustić

Executive Producer, Film Festival

Staša Aras

Book Bridge Artistic Director

James Candon

Book Bridge Initiator

Aida Handanović

Hospitality & Ponta Lopud Club Coordinator

Noa Nikolić

Assistant Producer

Leon Keglević

Assistant Producer

Janko Tomašić

Assistant Producer

Advisory

Rajko Grlić

Film Festival Program Advisor

Peter Spears

Film Festival Program Advisor

Krešimir Macan

Communications Advisor

Suzana Perić

Film Festival Program Advisor

Nebojša Slijepčević

Film Festival Program Advisor

Vanja Jambrović

Film Festival Program Advisor

Cauvery Madhavan

Book Bridge Program Advisor

Danijela Crljen

Book Bridge Program Advisor

Ivana Lovrić Jović

Book Bridge Program Advisor

Communications

Ines Nanić

Head of Communications & Events

Marko Bičić

PR Specialist

Romana Čačija

Booklet Editor and Language and Content Advisor

Rina Grossel Bogdanović

Digital & Podcast Producer

Laura Vrbanić

PR Specialist

Klara Žaja

Social Media Manager

Ana Čačija

Web Designer & Developer

Toma Širok

Video Editor

Bobby Abdullah

Business Affairs

Events & Logistics

Šime Lukšić

Head of Technical Operations & Site Management

Marin Nanić

F&B Logistics Manager

Stjepan Grossel Bogdanović

F&B Logistics Coordinator

Maro Lukšić

Assistant of Technical Operations & Site Management

Production & Artistic Direction

Tilda Grossel Bogdanović

Founder, Ponta Lopud Creative Platform

Thana Alexa

Co-Founder & Artistic Director, Jazz Festival

Sibila Grčić

Festival Operations and Marketing Manager

Bruno Mustić

Executive Producer, Film Festival

Staša Aras

Book Bridge Artistic Director

James Candon

Book Bridge Initiator

Aida Handanović

Hospitality & Ponta Lopud Club Coordinator

Noa Nikolić

Assistant Producer

Leon Keglević

Assistant Producer

Janko Tomašić

Assistant Producer

Advisory

Rajko Grlić

Film Festival Program Advisor

Peter Spears

Film Festival Program Advisor

Krešimir Macan

Communications Advisor

Suzana Perić

Film Festival Program Advisor

Nebojša Slijepčević

Film Festival Program Advisor

Vanja Jambrović

Film Festival Program Advisor

Cauvery Madhavan

Book Bridge Program Advisor

Danijela Crljen

Book Bridge Program Advisor

Ivana Lovrić Jović

Book Bridge Program Advisor

Communications

Ines Nanić

Head of Communications & Events

Marko Bičić

PR Specialist

Romana Čačija

Booklet Editor and Language and Content Advisor

Rina Grossel Bogdanović

Digital & Podcast Producer

Laura Vrbanić

PR Specialist

Klara Žaja

Social Media Manager

Ana Čačija

Web Designer & Developer

Toma Širok

Video Editor

Bobby Abdullah

Business Affairs

Events & Logistics

Šime Lukšić

Head of Technical Operations & Site Management

Marin Nanić

F&B Logistics Manager

Stjepan Grossel Bogdanović

F&B Logistics Coordinator

Maro Lukšić

Assistant of Technical Operations & Site Management

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Volunteers

Each festival, our team grows by up to 30 incredible volunteers-students of film, music and literature, eager to work in their fields.

Their hard work and enthusiasm enrich our festivals and makes them possible

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news

Stay up to date

Jul 7, 2026

Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival Brings Three Evenings of Outstanding Music at the Intersection of Electronica, Rock and Improvisation

Three August festival evenings will bring leading names in contemporary global jazz to the island stage of Lopud, with each evening dedicated to a major artist presenting their latest original project

Jul 7, 2026

Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival Brings Three Evenings of Outstanding Music at the Intersection of Electronica, Rock and Improvisation

Jul 7, 2026

Ponta Lopud Jazz Festival Brings Three Evenings of Outstanding Music at the Intersection of Electronica, Rock and Improvisation

Jun 29, 2026

Morricone's Music Bring the Sixth Ponta Lopud Film Festival to a Close

Combining film screenings, the work of emerging filmmakers and a major musical homage, the festival once again confirmed Lopud as a place where art lives among people.

Jun 29, 2026

Morricone's Music Bring the Sixth Ponta Lopud Film Festival to a Close

Combining film screenings, the work of emerging filmmakers and a major musical homage, the festival once again confirmed Lopud as a place where art lives among people.

Jun 29, 2026

Morricone's Music Bring the Sixth Ponta Lopud Film Festival to a Close

Combining film screenings, the work of emerging filmmakers and a major musical homage, the festival once again confirmed Lopud as a place where art lives among people.

Jun 28, 2026

Croatian Feature Koke (Honey Bunny) Closes the Film Programme of the Ponta Lopud Film Festival as the Island Prepares for a Grand Musical Finale

The festival concludes this evening with a major concert dedicated to Ennio Morricone, while boat transfers from Dubrovnik remain available to all visitors.

Jun 28, 2026

Croatian Feature Koke (Honey Bunny) Closes the Film Programme of the Ponta Lopud Film Festival as the Island Prepares for a Grand Musical Finale

The festival concludes this evening with a major concert dedicated to Ennio Morricone, while boat transfers from Dubrovnik remain available to all visitors.

Jun 28, 2026

Croatian Feature Koke (Honey Bunny) Closes the Film Programme of the Ponta Lopud Film Festival as the Island Prepares for a Grand Musical Finale

The festival concludes this evening with a major concert dedicated to Ennio Morricone, while boat transfers from Dubrovnik remain available to all visitors.

Jun 27, 2026

Close and Cinema Paradiso Mark the Second Evening of the Ponta Lopud Film Festival

The festival programme on the island continues until tomorrow, when a major concert dedicated to Ennio Morricone will bring this year's edition to a close

Jun 27, 2026

Close and Cinema Paradiso Mark the Second Evening of the Ponta Lopud Film Festival

The festival programme on the island continues until tomorrow, when a major concert dedicated to Ennio Morricone will bring this year's edition to a close

Jun 27, 2026

Close and Cinema Paradiso Mark the Second Evening of the Ponta Lopud Film Festival

The festival programme on the island continues until tomorrow, when a major concert dedicated to Ennio Morricone will bring this year's edition to a close