Takmičarska selekcija

Competitive Selection

INTERNATIONAL FILM

The Novi Sad Film Festival's main international competition selection presents the year's most successful feature films by directors from around the world. Following current developments in the world of film, we have chosen significant feature films that have earned success at international festivals, including those that will be seen for the first time in Serbia.

Voy! Voy! Voy!

Based on an incredible true story.

Jigarthanda Double X

A Tamil action thriller that deals with the theme of ambition, morality and survival.

HWJN

A young Jinn has to master the powers of the past to save the future and the human who haunts his heart.

Her Body

When an injury shatters Andrea's dream of success as an Olympic diving champion, she goes on to make a name for herself as an adult film star.

The Quiet Maid

Ana has just arrived from Colombia and is working as a maid in a luxury villa in Spain, but finds that things don't quite work out the way she's been told.

Videotheque

A contemporary and urban fairy tale with elements of mystery and horror.

Šalša

This is a horror comedy where zombies have the multi-layered symbolism.

Lena and Vladimir

A heartfelt film that delicately explores themes of love, loss, and the transformative power of human connection.

STUDENT FILM

To je samo crvena boja Reditelj: Filip Dizdar

Tetka / Rediteljka: Milica Spasojević

Boiling / Reditelj: Luka Đikanović

30 minuta ili besplatno / Reditelj: Dejan Đurašinović

Dan za nas / Rediteljka: Tamara Kostrešević

Orao Albino / Reditelj: Marko Marjanović Marinčić

WEDNESDAY IN SCHOOL

Even the youngest filmmakers will have the opportunity to demonstrate what filmmaking means to them and how amateurs build the groundwork for future professionals. Short films written by high school students will be shown at the "Laza Kostić" Gymnasium, which is the only one in Novi Sad that has a course dedicated to performing and audio-visual arts. This year's partner in the high school film selection is Converse.

Domac / Aleksandar Musić

16 / Mila Boranijašević

Kafka i Orvel / Nevena Bojat

Sorte / Dunja Radumilo

U limbu / Tanja Denčić

Da sam ja neko / Aleksandra Martinović

Lonely, not Alone / Ana Lubura

Gušenje / Forma Kragujevac

Ješka / Forma Kragujevac

Beži / Mihailo Lazić

WORK IN PROGRESS

The “Work in Progress” selection is dedicated to projects currently in the production or post-production phase, aimed at providing support for a successful finale. The largest money prize, in the amount of €10,000, sponsored by Schweppes, goes to ‘Rattlesnakes’ directed by Nikola Ljuca!

Mahnowoo Kwon, the director of the Busan Content Market, led the jury along with members Ena Rahelić and Milan Todorović. Below is the jury's explanation:

The story explores the journey of two individuals transitioning from intimacy to estrangement, ultimately reuniting on opposing sides, where business, politics and morals clash. Presented in a well-rounded and professional pitch, it tackles relevant social issues while transcending the strong regional co-production of the former Yugoslavian countries, enriched by a touch of the Mediterranean. Having evolved through a meticulous five-year financing process, with filming recently being wrapped, this cross-generational story stands to benefit the most from the award, with a promising outlook for a good festival circuit, as well as theatrical release, especially in the Region. The award goes to "Rattlesnakes" by Nikola Ljuca.

GAME CINEMATICS

Game cinematics connects gaming and film and promotes cooperation between the IT scene and cinematography. With this international selection, we immediately open a space for the presentation, better acquaintance, and exchange of experiences of creators from the world of gaming and film; thus, the Novi Sad Film Festival follows world trends. As one of the most developed segments of the economy, the IT industry today is also an integral part of the film industry, which is why this program, since our first edition, has been an important part of the Novi Sad Film Festival.