Selekcija „Work in Progress“ posvećena je projektima koji su trenutno u fazi produkcije ili post-produkcije, kako bi dobili podršku za uspešno finale. Najveća novčana nagrada Novi Sad film festivala, u iznosu od 10.000 evra za koju je partner Šveps, ove godine ide filmu ‘Rattlesnakes’, reditelja Nikole Ljuce.

Žirijem je predsedavao Manu Kvon, direktor Busan Content Market-a, uz Enu Rahelić i Milana Todorovića. U nastavku je obrazloženje žirija:

Priča prati putovanje dvoje pojedinaca koji prelaze iz intimnosti u otuđenje, naposletku se susrećući na suprotstavljenim stranama, gde se sukobljavaju posao, politika i moral. Relevantnost priče u društvenom kontekstu i temama kojima se bavi, predstavljena je kroz dobro strukturiran i profesionalan nastup, dodatno začinjen činjenicom da se radi o snažnoj regionalnoj koprodukciji svih zemalja bivše Jugoslavije, obogaćenom daškom Mediterana. Nakon višegodišnje finansijske odiseje, film je snimljen ovog leta, te smatramo kako će ova međugeneracijska priča imati najviše koristi od nagrade, s izgledima za dobar festivalski, ali i bioskopski život, posebno u regionu. Nagradu dodeljujemo filmu „Zvečarke“ reditelja Nikole Ljuce.

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.