Montenegro and France signed a film co-production agreement during the 78th Cannes Film Festival, opening a new chapter in the field of cinematography and cultural cooperation between the two countries. This is the first bilateral film agreement between Montenegro and France, which brings numerous opportunities for domestic filmmakers.
The agreement provides access to French funds for production and distribution, facilitates administrative procedures and guarantees the status of national works for joint film projects in both countries.
Montenegrin Minister of Culture and Media, Tamara Vujović, assessed that the document creates a solid legal framework for the realization of co-productions, and emphasized that this step opens new doors for Montenegrin cinematography for international visibility and development.
"Filmmakers from Montenegro are given the opportunity to collaborate with one of the leading European cinematographies and access to significantly larger sources of funding," said Vujović.
French Minister of Culture Rashida Dati She emphasized the importance of partnership and said that this agreement has added value in the context of Montenegro's European integration.
"This is the beginning of numerous future collaborations in the fields of film, animation and education, which will contribute to the promotion of European cultural diversity," said Dati.
The ministers agreed that cinematography is just one segment of broader cultural cooperation, and discussed the possibilities of expanding it. Vujović extended an invitation to her French colleague to visit Montenegro, which Dati accepted with pleasure.
The Film Center of Montenegro and the French National Center for Cinematography and Moving Images (CNC) are responsible for implementing this agreement, ensuring the operational implementation of joint projects.
Montenegro is also presented as a film destination in Cannes, through activities within the regional Pavilion of Southeast Europe and a series of meetings, panels and promotional events.
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