The Montenegro Film Rendezvous, a new initiative aimed at connecting the Montenegrin and European film industries, will make its debut from 24-27 August in Herceg Novi, as part of the 37th Herceg Novi Film Festival. Organised by the Film Centre of Montenegro, the event seeks to create lasting relationships between local and European filmmakers, while offering opportunities for collaboration and growth within the industry.

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The programme spans three days and includes a diverse line-up of activities designed to support Montenegrin filmmakers. These include project presentations, Q&A sessions, workshops with industry veterans, and discussions with representatives of key film funds. Participants will have the chance to explore opportunities for international co-productions and secure potential financial support.

Over the course of two sessions scheduled for 25 and 26 August, 21 Montenegrin film projects at various stages of development – 14 in script development and seven in post-production – will be presented. Key European stakeholders in attendance include representatives from Eurimages, France’s CNC, the Austrian Film Institute and Turkey’s national broadcaster, TRT. The gathering provides a platform for local filmmakers to establish meaningful connections and potentially secure backing for their projects.

In addition to these presentations, the event features a master class led by renowned director Goran Marković, panel discussions with European film-fund representatives, and a special session with Eurimages. Talks on topics such as film sales, production and festival strategy will also be offered. The presence of representatives from major film festivals, including the Berlinale, Rotterdam and Tallinn Black Nights, offers Montenegrin filmmakers further exposure to influential figures in the European cinema landscape.

The Montenegro Film Rendezvous aims to integrate the local film industry into the broader European audiovisual scene, raising standards and visibility for Montenegrin filmmakers. By fostering connections and encouraging co-productions, the initiative hopes to elevate the profile of local talent across the continent.

Supported by a range of prominent European film professionals, the event is expected to provide Montenegrin filmmakers with essential networking and career-development opportunities. The initiative is organised by the Film Centre of Montenegro in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Media, the Municipality of Herceg Novi and JUK Herceg Fest, the producer of the Herceg Novi – Montenegro Film Festival.

Here are the selected projects taking part in the first Montenegro Film Rendezvous:

Works in development

Embryo - Maša Šarović (Montenegro/Serbia/Croatia)
Producers: Marija Perović, Vuk Perović (Kino DOO)
Co-producers: Igor Kecman (Backroom Production), Dinaridi Film

Fires - Eleonora Veninova (Montenegro/Italy/Albania/North Macedonia/Belgium)
Producer: Bojana Radulović (Code Blue Production)
Co-producers: Manuela Buono (Slingshot Films), Sabina Kodra, Liridon Cahani (Era Film), Angela Nestorovska (Sektor Film), Stéphane Rigotti (Agent Double)

Four Funerals and a Wedding - Nikola Mijović (Montenegro/Serbia/North Macedonia)
Producers: Maja Kecojević (Parangal Film), Vladimir Anastasov (Sektor Film)

Graduation - Nikola Vukčević (Montenegro/Serbia)
Producer: Milorad Radenović (Galileo Production)
Co-producer: Ivica Vidanović (Cinnamon Film)

Hotel Boka - Marija Perović (Montenegro/Serbia/Croatia/Czech Republic/Slovenia)
Producers: Marija Perović, Pedja Bjelac (Kino)
Co-producers: Snežana von Haulweningen (This and That Production), Mitropa, Daniel Severa Production, Blade Production

Jugoslava - Ivan Bakrač (Montenegro/Serbia/France/Romania/Slovenia)
Producers: Ivan Bakrač (Quadrifolium Films), Nikolina Vučetić-Zečević (Biberche Productions), Guillaume de Seille (Arizona Films)
Co-producers: Ada Solomon, Carla Fotea (Micro Film), Aleš Pavlin (Perfo Production)

Long Dead - Milija Šćepanović (Montenegro)
Producer: Milena Charan (Taurus Production)

Nothing Will Be Named After Me - Đorđe Vojvodić (Montenegro)
Producers: Miljan Vučelić (Bitter Frames Production), Protos Film

Paragon - Nemanja Bečanović (Montenegro)
Producer: Nemanja Bečanović (VHS Production)

Primavera - Dušan Kasalica (Montenegro)
Producer: Jelena Angelovski (Meander Film)

Rooms - Pavle Simonović (Montenegro/Croatia)
Producer: Miljan Vučelić (Protos Film)
Co-producer: Rea Rajčić (Eclectica)

Scarab - Mladen Vujačić (Montenegro/Croatia/Albania/Serbia)
Producers: Mladen Vujačić, Nemanja Popović (Far produkcija 34)
Co-producers: Anita Juka (4 film), Jonid Jorgji (EJF production), Nikolina Zečević (Biberche productions)

She Was So Beautiful - Milorad Milinković (Montenegro/Serbia/Croatia)
Producer: Dušan Kovačević (Natenane Production)
Co-producers: Nebojša Ćetković (Art Vista), Ivor Hadžiabdić (Livada produkcija), Living Pictures

Transfer - Gana Čomagić (Montenegro)
Producer: Gana Čomagić (Evil Ideas Film and Music Production)
Co-producer: Atomic Production

Works in progress

15 and a Half - Milivoje Mišo Obradović (Montenegro)
Producer: Marko Jaćimović (Giggling Goat Production)

Black Trumpet - Bojan Stijović (Montenegro/Serbia)
Producer: Veliša Popović (CUT-UP doo)
Co-producer: Vladan Andjelković (Pelicula Production)

The Bay - Draško Đurović (Montenegro/Croatia/Serbia/Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Producer: Predrag Karlo Kalezic (Montenegro Max Film)
Co-producers: Interfilm, Oktobar Film, Relativy Pictures, RTCG

The Otter - Srđan Vuletić (Montenegro/Bosnia and Herzegovina/Croatia/Kosovo/Italy)
Producer: Ivan Đurović (Artikulacija Film)
Co-producers: Ishak Jalimam (Realstage), Katarina Prpić (365 Films), Fatmir Spahiu (Buka Production), Daniele Serge (RedIbis Film)

The Rear-Admiral - Mladen Ivanović (Montenegro/Croatia)
Producer: Ivan Đurović (Artikulacija Film)
Co-producer: Oliver Sertić (Restart)

The Sample: Return of Janko Nilovic - Nikola Vukčević (Montenegro/Serbia/Bulgaria)
Producer: Milorad Radenović (Galileo production)
Co-producers: Ivica Vidanović (Cinnerent), Boris Despodov (Arthouse Blockbusters)

Vud, You Won - Senad Šahmanović (Montenegro/Croatia/Serbia)
Producers: Senad Šahmanović (Pro Logic), Jure Pavlović (Sekvenca)
Co-producer: Miloš Ivanović (Set Sail Films)