Short Description
Festival of Alternative Theatrical Expression – FAKI, was created in 1998 as a response to elitism, but also the commercialization of the institutional cultural environment whose political and artistic one-sidedness was a handicap to independent, avant-garde, subversive and experimental work of theater and performing artists. Avant-garde performance research, innovative conclusions and original procedures, the political and personal self-awareness of authors, and the humanity of ideas and messages – are the backbone of selection criteria that seeks to detect links between artistic practices for the artistic festival structure.
The 29th FAKI is open for participation in the new edition of the Festival of Alternative Theatrical Expression, to be held from the 25th to 31st May 2026 at AKC Medika (Pierottijeva 11, Zagreb, Croatia), with the theme of “Poetics and politics of failure”.
Eligibility
Avant-garde performance research, innovative conclusions and original procedures, the political and personal self-awareness of authors, and the humanity of ideas and messages – are the backbone of selection criteria that seeks to detect links between artistic practices for the artistic festival structure.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
FAKI Festival will pay all reasonable costs for the presentation of accepted works:
– Travel costs up to 200 € for individuals and up to 500 € for groups, with preference given to sustainable means of transport (bus, train, shared car)
– Shared accommodation on-site at AKC Medika and healthy vegan lunches and dinners during the festival
– Basic technical support (light, sound, and other wonders)
– Photo and video documentation of the performances
– Public relations and media presence via the festival network
– Rehearsal space/residency (if needed)
– Dramaturgy support and/or feedback (if needed)
Entry Fee
None
Location
Croatia
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 20 August 2025
Website Link: https://attack.hr/29th-faki-open-call/
