Three-day event in Podgorica: An insight into the art and craft of film storytelling

From December 20 to 22, Podgorica will host the professional manifestation of cinematography "Storytelling - Art, craft and legislation of film". The program opens with a masterclass and a conversation with director Srdan Golubović

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Srdan Golubović, Photo: Private archive
Srdan Golubović, Photo: Private archive
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Professional manifestation of cinematography called "Storytelling - Art, craft and legislation of film" will be held in Podgorica from December 20 to 22. A three-day event dedicated to the improvement of film storytelling will be opened in the Montenegrin Cinematheque with a masterclass "Dialogue with the director - Srdan Golubović" on December 20 at 19.30:XNUMX p.m.

"The manifestation 'Storytelling - Art, craft and legislation of film', represents a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences, and the promotion of film art. Over the course of three days, masterclasses, panels and lectures allow experts, students and the general public to gain a deeper insight into the art and craft of film storytelling. The rest of the event will be announced soon. Welcome", said the organizers of the event: Galileo Production, in cooperation with the Montenegrin Cinematheque, under the auspices of the public competitions of the Film Center of Montenegro and the Ministry of Culture.

The aim of the event, it is stated, is to improve professional standards in telling film stories, but also to strengthen the regional integration of Montenegrin cinematography.

"Montenegro, with its 40 registered film productions, eight internationally connected film festivals and two professional associations, lays the foundations for the further development of film industry. This manifestation opens up space for the analysis and discussion of key topics, including the sustainability of activities, adaptation to best regional practices, and the promotion of filmmaking. Additionally, the goal is to encourage young people to explore professional and educational opportunities, and to improve systemic support for film education and audience development, as provided for by public policies," the announcement states.

Storytelling - The art, craft and legislation of film
photo: Promo

The event, they add, has a diverse and educational program which will be opened by Golubović, who is recognized as one of the most important directors in the region, awarded at a number of international festivals, from Sundance to Berlinale. Golubović is a professor of film direction at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, and his work includes award-winning films such as: "Klopka", "Krugovi", "Absolutnih 100" and "Otac".

"The focus of the conversation will be on key topics such as: where we find inspiration for stories, the balance between local and global, and the impact of technology on aesthetics and genres... As Golubović's family originates from Podgorica, one of the topics will be how much heritage can be inspirational. This conversation will be led by his colleague from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Cetinje, a prominent Montenegrin director Nikola Vukčević", it says in the announcement.

After this program, numerous topics, guests and conversations will follow on Saturday and Sunday...

Srdan Golubović was born in 1972 and graduated from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade. For his achievements, he won numerous awards and recognitions, he lectured at world universities, the most important of which are Columbia University in New York and UCLA in Los Angeles.

For several years, he was an advisor at one of the most important screenwriting workshops in the world - Sundance Lab, and he was also a mentor at CineLink in Sarajevo and the director's workshop Moonstone. He was a member of the jury at more than 30 international film festivals. In addition to his work at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, he is the president of the Author Film Festival Council, a member of the Association of Film Authors of France (SACD) and a member of the European Film Academy (EFA).

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