Lori Balton's Visit to Montenegro – A Significant Step Toward Positioning the Country as a Global Film Destination

Montenegro recently welcomed Lori Balton, one of Hollywood’s most prominent location scouts, whose impressive career spans over three decades and includes collaborations on numerous iconic films with some of the biggest names in world cinema. Balton’s visit, organized at the initiative of the Film Centre of Montenegro, marks an important milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to increase its international visibility as an attractive destination for the film industry.

 

During her multi-day stay, Balton toured key natural and cultural-historical sites across the country, accompanied by representatives of the Film Centre of Montenegro. From the Bay of Kotor and the national parks Lovćen and Durmitor, to the architecturally unique cities of Perast, Kotor and Cetinje, she explored a wide range of locations that showcase Montenegro’s stunning diversity. Balton was impressed by the variety of landscapes within such a compact area and highlighted the country’s strong visual appeal for a broad spectrum of film genres – from historical dramas and action films to contemporary stories.

 

 

“This is my first time in this part of the world, and I must say Montenegro has truly amazed me – the landscapes are spectacular, the locations are authentic, and everything is easily accessible. It’s rare to find such diversity in such a small area,” said Balton, adding that she sees great potential for Montenegro to become a sought-after destination for international film productions.

 

 

Her visit comes at a time of growing interest from international film professionals. Lori Balton’s first-hand experience of what Montenegro has to offer presents a valuable opportunity to position the country within the global network of film locations.

 

A respected figure in the industry, Lori Balton is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, where she serves on the Production Design Branch Executive Committee. She is also actively involved in professional associations and educational platforms around the world. Her opinions and recommendations carry significant weight in the selection of locations for high-budget film projects.

 

The visit was organized in cooperation with the Association of Film Producers and Directors of Montenegro, with support from the National Tourism Organization of Montenegro, as well as the local tourism organizations of Herceg Novi and Cetinje.