Student of Graphic Design Amir Musli Wins Grand Prix Award at International Digital Art Competition 2026

Amir Musli, a student at the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Sarajevo, has won the Grand Prix – Best Overall Artwork award for his animated short film Eyes (2026) at the International Digital Art Contest 2026 – Where Creativity Meets Digital Technology, organized by the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Mostar.

The award was presented on 14 October 2026, at the ceremonial opening of an exhibition at the University Gallery in Široki Brijeg, organized as part of the celebration marking the 30th anniversary of the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Mostar.

The inaugural edition of this international competition attracted artists from around the world. Out of a total of 505 submissions from 83 countries, 440 entries from 80 countries met the competition requirements. An international jury selected the works of 34 artists for presentation at the exhibition. Four awards were granted, with the Grand Prix for the best overall artwork being awarded to Amir Musli.

The awarded work – "Eyes" is an original animated short film created as a visual interpretation of the poem of the same title by Jovan Dučić. Through digital 2D motion graphics animation, the film translates poetic imagery into a moving visual narrative, striving to preserve the rhythm, atmosphere, and emotional tone of the original text. A special layer of meaning arises from the choice of narrator. Namely, the verses are interpreted by the father of the person to whom the film is dedicated, thereby unifying poetry, a personal dedication, and a family voice into a unique audiovisual whole.

The film was realized in collaboration with Zoja Perović, a directing student at the Academy of Performing Arts in Sarajevo; Ranko Perović, the narrator; and Vuk Milivojević, a musician from Trebinja, who composed the music and sound effects. The project mentors were Prof. Dr. Adla Isanović and Senior Assistant Nedim Šećeragić, whose expert and creative support contributed to the realization of the work.

The International Digital Art Contest 2026 exhibition is open until 18 November 2026, at the University Gallery in Široki Brijeg, and the selected works are also available via a virtual gallery.

We congratulate Amir Musli, his mentors, and collaborators on this significant international recognition!

For more information about the competition and exhibition, as well as the selected and awarded works, please visit: https://alu.sum.ba/international-digital-art-contest-2026/