The inaugural Montenegro Film Rendezvous officially began last night in Herceg Novi as part of the 37th Herceg Novi Film Festival. The event, organized by the Film Centre of Montenegro, was opened by Director Aleksandra Božović.
“I believe this event will become a traditional meeting place for Montenegrin filmmakers to connect with international film funds, major European and global distribution companies, and producers and directors who have shaped the course of excellent European cinema. In the days ahead, we’ll have the opportunity to meet, exchange experiences and opinions, all with the aim of promoting Montenegrin filmmakers and professionals and strengthening their networking and visibility on the European film scene,” Božović emphasized.
Minister of Culture and Media Tamara Vujović highlighted that the Film Centre enables Montenegrin creators to connect with international film partners, and expressed hope that the Montenegro Film Rendezvous would result in new ideas, valuable contacts, and fond memories of Montenegro.
“I’m glad you’re here. I hope your participation will be productive and that you’ll be inspired and gain valuable experiences,” Minister Vujović stated.
The program continues today with an overview of the Montenegrin film industry, presented by the Film Centre of Montenegro managing director Aleksandra Božović. This will be followed by presentations of 13 projects in development previously supported by the Film Centre of Montenegro: “Plod” (Maša Šarović), “Požari” (Eleonora Veninova), “Četiri sahrane i vjenčanje” (Nikola Mijović), “Matura” (Nikola Vukčević), “Hotel Boka” (Marija Perović), “Jugoslava” (Ivan Bakrač), “Odavno mrtav” (Milija Šćepanović), “Po meni se ništa neće zvati” (Djordje Vojvodić), “Paragon” (Nemanja Bečanović), “Primavera” (Dušan Kasalica), “Skarabej” (Mladen Vujačić), “Bila je tako lijepa” (Milorad Milinković), and “Transfer” (Gana Čomagić).
The afternoon program includes a session on film sales featuring prominent French producer Émilie Georges, who received an Oscar nomination for Luca Guadagnino’s “Call Me by Your Name” and a masterclass by renowned Serbian director, screenwriter, and university professor Goran Marković. The day will conclude with a panel discussion on film funds, featuring representatives from France, Austria, and Turkey.
Montenegro Film Rendezvous, an initiative of the Film Centre of Montenegro, is being realized in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Media, the Municipality of Herceg Novi, and JUK Herceg Fest as part of the 37th Herceg Novi Film Festival – Montenegro Film Festival.
