Četvrto izdanje Novi Sad Film Festivala završeno je dodelom nagrada najboljim filmovima i autorima, uz priznanja laureatima Kajlu Baldi, Boru Draškoviću i Silvenu Šomeu. Pogledajte sve dobitnike ovogodišnjih nagrada.
The fourth Novi Sad Film Festival has come to a close with awards presented to the year’s best films and filmmakers, alongside honours for laureates Kyle Balda, Boro Drašković and Sylvain Chomet. Discover all this year’s award winners.
Četvrto izdanje Novi Sad Film festivala završeno je u nedelju, 13. septembra, dodelom nagrade ovogodišnjem laureatu za doprinos internacionalnoj kinematografiji, reditelju i animatoru Kajlu Baldi. Ceremoniju dodele pratila je predstava tivatskog centra za kulturu Contra mundum.
Nacionalni laureat za doprinos internacionalnoj kinematografiji je reditelj, scenarista i pisac Boro Drašković, a laureat za doprinos internacionalnoj animaciji je Silvan Šome.
U ovogodišnjoj takmičarskoj selekciji takmičilo se 8 filmova po izboru selektora Nikole Spasića, a nagradu za najbolji film, po odluci žirija na čelu sa Haime Kristijan Nogera Martinom, dele dva filma domaći Yugoflorida, produkcijske kuće Sense production, reditelja Vladimira Tagića i New money, produkcijske kuće Tallifornia, estonskog reditelja Rain Ranua. Nagrada za najbolju režiju pripala je filmu Feels like home, mađarskog reditelja Gabora Holtaija, dok je special mention dodeljen filmu Ponderosa, američkog reditelja Roberta Rajsa, uz sledeće obrazloženje žirija:
“YugoFlorida - Glavna nagrada za autentičnu priču o borbi sa stvarnošću, razdorima unutar porodice i suočavanju sa smrću. Za film koji nas podseća na teme o kojima smo prestali da pravimo filmove, iako one nikada nisu prestale da budu deo naših života. Kroz vešto režirane glumce, snažan vizuelni identitet i izvanredne performanse, film nas potpuno uvlači u svoj svet, čineći da nam likovi i njihove borbe deluju intimno, stvarno i duboko prepoznatljivo. New money - Glavna nagrada Za samouverenu kombinaciju humora, društvene opservacije i ljudskosti, pretvarajući priču o iznenadnom bogatstvu u prodornu refleksiju o odnosima, identitetu i o tome ko smo zapravo. Ponderosa – Posebno priznanje za autentičan umetnički stil i svet koji je režiser stvorio. Ova nagrada je namenjena kao podsticaj da nastavi putem koji je izabrao i dalje razvija svoj jedinstveni umetnički glas. Feels like home – Za precizno vođenje kroz koje otkriva skrivene strane ljudske prirode; za poverenje s kojim se kreće ivicama sveta koji stvara, pronalazeći u njemu filmska sredstva da nas užasne, a istovremeno nas nasmeje; i za otkrivanje prepoznatljivog filmskog jezika koji je njegov – onog što definiše najveće autore.”
Kao i svake godine i ove godine je publika imala priliku da da svoj glas nekom od filmova. Novina ove godine je da su se za nagradu publike takmičili svi dugometražni filmovi, njih 15, a nagrada je pripala ostvarenju Obraz, reditelja Nikole Vukčevića.
U internacionalnoj takmičarskoj selekciji Game cinematics po odluci žirija, kog je predvodila Aleksandra Bobić, pobedio je Tomb Raider: Catalyst – Teaser Trailer, dok je u internacionalnoj selekciji kratkog animiranog filma, po odluci žirija na čelu sa Jin Šengom, nagradu odneo film Davida Ferijea – Beyond Measure, uz obrazloženje žirija: „Ispričan sa velikom pažnjom i uzdržanošću, ovaj film vas prvo privuče svojim vizuelnim stilom—nacrtanim rukom sa nežnom, toplom estetikom koja deluje lično i nenametljivo. Režija je izuzetno kontrolisana; tempo i ritam daju svakoj sceni prostora da diše, lako prelazeći od tihog humora do svakodnevne intime. Upravo kada pomislite da znate kuda priča vodi, završna scena zadaje ogroman emotivni udarac. Zanimljiva koincidencija je da centralna premisa filma, čovek koji je smanjen, naročito podseća na ovogodišnji otvarajući film, The Shrinking Man. To stvara neočekivanu i prilično šarmantnu povezanost.“
Nagrada koju Novi Sad Film festival dodeljuje uz podršku Schweppes-a, u internacionalnoj selekciji Work in progress pripala je projektu Zemlja živih, producentske kuće Aljaska film.
U internacionalnoj studentskoj selekciji, prema online glasanju, nagrada za najbolji film pripala je ostvarenju As if I’m not there rediteljke Milice Vujasin.
U nacionalnoj srednjoškolskoj selekciji, Novi Sad film festival dodeljuje nagrade uz podršku kompanija Neoplanta i Converse. Nagrada za najbolji film, prema online glasanju, pripala je filmu Ja imam ideju, učenika II-7 odeljenja, novosadske gimnazije „Laza Kostić“. U srednjoškolskoj selekciji festival dodeljuje nagradu i za najbolju režiju – film „23“, Lene Vidić i special mention – film Balerina, Isidore Milošević.
Nagrada za najbolji film u internacionalnoj selekciji dečijeg filma, prema odluci žirija u sastavu petoro dece iz novosadskih osnovnih škola, je pripala filmu Dangal, reditelja Nitesha Tiwarija.
Ovogodišnje izdanje festivala, u organizaciji Kulturnog centra Novog Sada, uz podršku Grada Novog Sada, podržali su i Coca-cola sa brendom Šveps, Neoplanta, Converse, Hotel Pupin, ambasada Indije i Francuski institut.
The fourth edition of the Novi Sad Film Festival came to a close on Sunday, September 13, with the presentation of the festival award to this year’s laureate for his contribution to international cinema, director and animator Kyle Balda. The award ceremony was followed by the theatre production CONTRA MUNDUM by the Cultural Centre of Tivat.
The national laureate for his contribution to international cinema is director, screenwriter and writer Boro Drašković, while Sylvain Chomet is the laureate for his contribution to international animation.
This year’s Main Competition featured eight films selected by programmer Nikola Spasić. According to the jury, headed by Jaime Cristian Noguera Martin, the Best Film Award was shared by the Serbian film YugoFlorida, produced by Sense Production and directed by Vladimir Tagić, and New Money, produced by Tallifornia and directed by Estonian filmmaker Rain Rannu.
The Best Director Award went to Feels Like Home, directed by Hungarian filmmaker Gábor Holtai, while a Special Mention was awarded to Ponderosa, directed by American filmmaker Robert Rice.
The jury gave the following statements:
YugoFlorida – Main Award
For an authentic story about the struggle with reality, divisions within a family and coming to terms with death. For a film that reminds us of themes we have stopped making films about, even though they have never stopped being part of our lives. Through skilfully directed performances, a strong visual identity and outstanding acting, the film draws us completely into its world, making its characters and their struggles feel intimate, real and deeply recognizable.
New Money – Main Award
For a confident combination of humour, social observation and humanity, turning a story about sudden wealth into a sharp reflection on relationships, identity and who we really are.
Ponderosa – Special Mention
For its authentic artistic style and the world created by its director. This award is intended to encourage him to continue along the path he has chosen and further develop his unique artistic voice.
Feels Like Home – Best Director
For precise direction that reveals the hidden sides of human nature; for the confidence with which he navigates the edges of the world he has created, finding cinematic means within it to frighten us while also making us laugh; and for developing a distinctive cinematic language of his own — the quality that defines the greatest filmmakers.
As every year, audiences also had the opportunity to vote for their favourite films. A new feature this year was that all 15 feature-length films competed for the Audience Award. The award went to Obraz, directed by Nikola Vukčević.
In the international Game Cinematics Competition, the jury, chaired by Aleksandra Bobić, selected Tomb Raider: Catalyst – Teaser Trailer as the winner.
In the international short animation competition, the jury, chaired by Jin Sheng, awarded the prize to David Ferrié’s Beyond Measure, with the following statement:
“Told with great care and restraint, this film first draws you in with its visual style — hand-drawn, with a gentle, warm aesthetic that feels personal and unobtrusive. The direction is exceptionally controlled; the pacing and rhythm give each scene room to breathe, moving effortlessly from quiet humour to everyday intimacy. Just when you think you know where the story is going, the final scene delivers a powerful emotional impact. Interestingly, the film’s central premise — a man who is shrunk — is particularly reminiscent of this year’s opening film, The Shrinking Man. This creates an unexpected and rather charming connection.”
The Novi Sad Film Festival award in the international Work in Progress selection, presented with the support of Schweppes, went to the project Zemlja živih, produced by Alaska Film.
In the international student competition, the award for Best Film, based on online voting, went to As if I’m Not There, directed by Milica Vujasin.
In the national high school competition, the Novi Sad Film Festival presented awards with the support of Neoplanta and Converse. The Best Film Award, based on online voting, went to Ja imam ideju, created by students of class II-7 at Laza Kostić Grammar School in Novi Sad.
The high school competition also featured an award for Best Director, which went to 23, directed by Lena Vidić, as well as a Special Mention for Balerina, directed by Isidora Milošević.
In the international children’s film competition, the Best Film Award, selected by a jury of five children from Novi Sad primary schools, went to Dangal, directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
This year’s festival, organized by the Cultural Centre of Novi Sad with the support of the City of Novi Sad, was also supported by Coca-Cola with its Schweppes brand, Neoplanta, Converse, Hotel Pupin, the Embassy of India and the French Institute.
