On July 10, the Association of Film Directors in Bosnia and Herzegovina sent a letter to Nermin Niksic, the Prime Minister of the Federation of BiH, expressing grave concerns about the state of the country's film industry. The letter, which was later made public, sharply criticized Niksic and the Troika coalition for their handling of cultural policies.

The association noted that, despite over a year of the current government's tenure, hopes for establishing a functional system and a modern film center have been dashed. They lamented that the film industry is in its worst state in 20 years due to unclear cultural policies.

They pointed out that film production has virtually halted since Niksic took office, with only previously supported projects currently in production.

The letter also highlighted issues with the Sarajevo Film Foundation, which has been bogged down in bureaucratic activities. The association supports these activities but demands that such procedures be expedited.

They criticized the shutdown of BHContentLab by BH Telecom, despite promises of support and increased funding. This move, they argue, has eliminated domestic content and production in the television sector.

Furthermore, they accused the government of appointing a convicted embezzler to a key position at the Institute for Intellectual Property, thereby failing to protect filmmakers’ rights. They also claimed that their proposed Film Law, submitted a year ago, remains unread and unprocessed.

Despite several meetings and submissions outlining how to improve the film industry with minimal investment and bureaucracy, the association's efforts have been met with inaction from the government. They accused Niksic and the Troika leaders, Elmedin Konakovic and Edin Forto, of failing to act on their promises, resulting in dire consequences for the film industry.

The letter compared Bosnia and Herzegovina’s film budget with those of neighboring countries, noting that Croatia and Serbia allocate around 15 million euros each, while BiH’s budget has been reduced from 1.74 million euros to 1.51 million euros.

The association warned that if the current neglect continues, domestic film production will cease during Niksic’s term. They called on the Prime Minister to open a dialogue with professional associations and establish a foundation for rational solutions in this sector.