Exclusive event “Balkanofilmofilija Paris-Berlin-Washington-Novi Sad 2024” had its second edtion in Novi Sad, the first capital of European culture in the region in of Southeast Europe, establishing its prestigious place on the map of Europe and the world.
This manifestation is organized by the SEE a Paris Association, “Cultural center Miloš Crnjanski”, and the Arena Cineplex cinema Novi Sad, supported by the Ministry of Culture of France and the Provincial Government of Vojvodina.
During the three days of the event, in the period between 11 and 13 October, the audience had the opportunity to watch four films, three Novi Sad premieres, “Everything comes to an end” by Rajko Grlić, „Bogey“ by Goran Radovanović, „Granpa Guru“ by Silvio Mirošničenko, and „Alone in front of myself“ by Dragan Elčić, which contributed to the festive atmosphere of the manifestation with the presence of the authors and actors of the films.
The program of the event included a lecture by Prof. dr Ljubomir Kekenovski: “The economy of the Balkans between the old and the new order - challenges and opportunities” at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, promotion of the book by author Dejan Petrović “Cruelty of life requires a gentle view” in The End cafe, as well as a photo exhibition about the filmmaking of Velimir Bata Živojinović’s - “Bata in 90 Pictures” in the lobby of the Arena Cineplex cinema.
The manifestation was closed with a award ceremony for the winning authors at SEE Paris - Berlin - Washington - Novi Sad, among whom were Dragan Bjelogrlić for the film “Guardians of the formula”, Nina Ognjanović for the film “This is where the road will pass”, Danica Ćurčić for the film “Sirin” , Nataša Nelević, for the documentary film “Saint Grigor” (Šagargur) and many others.
The festival will be officially opened by Nenad Šaponja, the director of KCV “Miloš Crnjanski” and Jordan Plevneš, the president and founder of the festival.

Dear festival friends,
 
The 14th edition of the SEE FF PARIS-BERLIN-WASHINGTON 2024 is officially closed.
We hope you had a good time with the SEE films.
 
We like to thank our friends: 
CINESQUARE.NET  film platform,
for their generous contribution and support, which made this online edition possible.  
 
The members of the European jury of SEE FF  2024:
Frosa Pejoska-Bouchereau, president,
Igor Stanković,
Frederic Fappani von Lothringen, and
Yves Rousslet,

announced their winners:

• Best actor : Naum Shopov (WINGLESS)  (BUL) / Alexis Manenti (GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA) (SRB) 
• Best actress : Danica Čurčić (SIRIN) (MNE) / Anne Serra (GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA) (SRB)
• Best script : Nina Ognjanović (WHERE THE ROAD LEADS)  (SRB)
• Best director : Dragan Bjelogrlić (GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA) (SRB)
• Best feature film : GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA (SRB)  
• Best short film : THE THIEF -  Matteo Pizzocaro / (GRE) 
• Best documentary : SHATTERED CHAINS RETURNING FROM ISIS - Sibil Abdiu (MK) 
• Best animation: FLIP - Ivailo Boliarov (BUL)

The awards of the American jury, consisting of:

Patricia Corbett, president,
Jacqueline Headington, and
​Roman Kostovski, are:​

• Best actor: Radivoje Raša Bukvić / Alexis Manenti - (GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA) (SRB)
• Best actress: Danica Čurčić (SIRIN) (MNE) 
• Best script: Vuk Ršumović, Ognjen Sviličić, Dragan Bjelogrlić (GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA) (SRB)
• Best director: Dragan Bjelogrlić (GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA) (SRB)
• Best feature film: GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA (SRB)  
• Best short film: BOXES - Angela Dimoska (MK) 
• Best documentary: SAINT GREGORY - Nataša Nelević (MNE)
• Best animation: RECONSTRUCT - Gabor Ulrich (HUN)

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• Grand Prix of Academia Balkanica Europeana 2024 - LIGHTS AND SHADOWS - Dragan Elčić (SRB)

The European Young Jury Paris-Berlin
announced their awards:

Best Actor: Alexis Manenti (GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA) (SRB) 
Best Actress: Danica Čurčić (SIRIN) (MNE) 
Best Script : Nina Ognjanović (WHERE THE ROAD LEADS)  (SRB)
Best Director:  Dragan Bjelogrlić (GUARDIANS OF THE FORMULA) (SRB)
Best Feature Film: WHERE THE ROAD LEADS - Nina Ognjanović (SRB)
Best Short Film: AMBROZIA - Borimir Ilkov (BUL)
Best Documentary: SAINT GREGORY - Nataša Nelević (MNE)
Best Animation: REZZAN - Özlem Baykuş  (TUR) ​



Congratulations and SEE you next year! ​

Enikő Eszenyi (11 January, 1961) is an acclaimed Hungarian actor, director, theater manager, and member of the executive board of the Hungarian Shakespeare Association. Her career in the theater is intertwined with working with Shakespeare and the Comedy Theater in Budapest, Hungary. During her theatrical carrier, she received more than 40 awards as an actor, director, and manager of the Comedy Theater.
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Enikő Eszenyi studied at the Theatre and Film Academy in Budapest, and graduated as an actress in 1983. After graduation, she joined the company of the Vígszínház theatre in Budapest, one of the most prestigious and biggest theatres in Hungary, performing at three venues. In 2009 she was appointed Artistic Director of the Vígszínház. The first production she directed was of Büchner’s Leonce and Lena at the Budapest Chamber Theatre, which received seven awards at the Hungarian Theatre Festival 1991 and remained in the repertoire for five years. The next year, she staged West Side Story, for which she received another Best Theatre Director award. Her next production, Kleist’s Katie of Heilbronn, was similarly well received by the critics and audience alike. Her first Shakespeare production was As You Like It at the Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava in 1996, for which she was awarded the Best Director Prize at the International Theatre Festival in Nitra, Slovakia. Five years later she was nominated for the same award for her adaptation of Antony and Cleopatra, which she directed at the Slovak National Theatre. At the beginning of the 2000s, she directed Much Ado About Nothing both at the National Theatre in Prague and at the Vígszínház. Furthermore, she staged The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night in Prague. She continued to work abroad in 2003, when she staged István Örkény’s absurd play The Tot Family at the Bez Zábradlí Theatre in Prague. In 2005, she staged Lope de Vega’s The Dog in the Manger at the National Theatre in Prague. Owing to the international acclaim she had attained, she was invited to the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., where she staged Brecht’s A Man’s A Man in January 2004. In 2014, she staged David Ives’s Venus in Fur at the Arena Theatre in Bratislava and in 2015 Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in St. Petersburg. In the meantime, she continued to direct in Budapest, at the Vígszínház and the Pesti Színház. She staged the productions of Grumberg’s The Workroom, Ostrovsky’s Even a Wise Man Stumbles, Vinterberg-Rukov-Hansen’s Festen, Beaumarchais’s The Marriage of Figaro, as well as Fiddler on the Roof, McCoy’s They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? and Tracy Letts’s August: Osage County, which gained great critical acclaim and garnered success at the Hungarian Theatre Festival. In 2009, she staged Shakespeare’s Othello, the first production during her tenure as Artistic Director at the Vígszínház, which was also performed at the International Festival of Theatres in Seoul, South Korea. Her most recent Shakespeare production is that of Romeo and Juliet at the Vígszínház, which has been the most popular and most attended Shakespeare performance over the past few theatre seasons in Hungary. Moreover, she has staged Simon Stephens’s Punk Rock, Hanoch Levin’s Suitcase Packers (for the first time in Hungary), Nestroy’s Lumpacius Vagabundus and Péter Nádas’s play Encounter. As an actress, she has appeared in numerous lead roles in drama masterpieces, including as Lady Ann, Lady Macbeth, Cleopatra, Rosalinda, Violet, Cordelia and the Fool (King Lear). Other remarkable performances she has given include those in the roles of Joan (Shaw: Saint Joan), Nastya (Gorky: The Lower Depths), Blanche (Tennessee Williams: A Streetcar Named Desire), Margaret (Tennessee Williams: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Alison (Osborne: Look Back in Anger), Nora (Ibsen: A Doll’s House), for the latter of which she was voted Best Actress at the Hungarian Theatre Festival. Other notable roles are Annette (Yasmina Reza: The God of Carnage), Shira (Hadar Galron: Mikveh), the Actress (Ferenc Molnár: The Guardsman) and Shen Teh / Shui Ta (Brecht: The Good Person of Szechwan), for which she received the Best Actress in a Lead Role prize at the Hungarian Theatre Festival and the Hungarian Theatre Critics Award. She has appeared in more than 25 film roles, attaining acclaim on the part of both professionals and audience. In addition, she has had five solo evenings, which were great successes in Hungary. Eszenyi has received several Hungarian state awards. She is the holder of the Jászai Mari Prize, the Artist of Merit and the Kossuth Prize (2001), the most prestigious Hungarian state award. Furthermore, she has received the Hungarian Republic’s Order of Merit. In 2010, she was appointed Ambassador of Hungarian Culture. ​

Kostadin Kostadinov, born on March 22, 1990, in Strumica, is a dedicated leader known for his active involvement in the public service.
 
In 2017, Kostadinov created history by becoming the youngest Mayor in Europe, managing Strumica Municipality for 10 months. Starting from 2017, he continued making impact at the National level as an MP at the Macedonian Parliament, contributing to important historical decisions, particularly related to Macedonia's Euro-Atlantic future.
 
Motivated by his belief in Regional development and European principles, Kostadinov was elected as Strumica's Mayor in 2021. Since taking over the Mayor’s Office in October 2021, he has actively worked to drive progress in the Municipality of Strumica.
 
Kostadinov's tenure has seen notable achievements in economic development, infrastructure enhancement, and community welfare. His dedicated leadership underscores his commitment to the people and the future of Strumica, making him a dynamic and proactive force in local governance.
 
Led by the premise "From the heart for Strumica | Од Срце за Струмица", Kostadinov creates policies for an inclusive and multicultural Municipality, perhaps one of the few in Macedonia. In this manner, Strumica Municipality's year-round cultural calendar reflects the commitment to nurturing and promoting the arts.
"Strumica Carnival", "International Art Colony", "International Festival of Chamber Theater: Risto Shiskov", "Festival of Aphorism and Caricature", "International Film Festival AsterFest", "Strumica Open Fest", "Festival of Traditional Folk Songs and Serenades: Under the Towers of Strumica"; "Get EXITed" and some more, are the events that provide a platform for local and international artists to showcase their talents and contribute to the cultural richness of Strumica, making it a City that truly comes alive with the spirit of creativity and tradition.
 
In addition, in the long-term strategy for progress and development of the Municipality, one of the main focuses is dedicated to Regional development of Strumica, according to the principle of equidistance. In this direction, the international cooperation achieved with Greece and Bulgaria dominates in several fields. The Municipality of Strumica keeps permanent social relations with these neighboring Countries, while showing remarkable results.

​Mr. Cvetan Pandeleski, a distinguished and accomplished individual, was born on the 27th of May, 1954, in the picturesque city of Ohrid. From an early age, he displayed a remarkable intellect and an unwavering determination to succeed. After completing his secondary education in Ohrid, he pursued higher studies at the prestigious Faculty of Economics in Skopje, where he honed his skills and acquired a deep understanding of the economic landscape.

A devoted family man, Mr. Cvetan dedicated his life to the well-being of his loved ones and the pursuit of excellence in his professional endeavors. Fueled by a strong work ethic, he embarked on a remarkable career journey that saw him achieve remarkable milestones in the field of economics.

In 1989, Mr. Pandeleski founded "CIP Product," a company that quickly made its mark in the market through its wholesale and retail trade operations. Under his astute leadership, the company soared to great heights, earning accolades and recognition for its outstanding performance. In 1996, "CIP Product" was ranked among the top four most successful companies in Macedonia.

In 1998, Mr. Pandeleski made a significant acquisition by purchasing "Tutun AD," one of the largest companies in the Republic of Macedonia. As the executive director, he steered the company to new heights, overseeing its operations in Lottery games, trade, and distribution. His visionary approach and strategic decision-making ensured the continued success and growth of the organization.

In 2003, Mr. Pandeleski joined "Pelisterka AD" as the executive director, where he embarked on a transformative journey. Through his strong leadership, he spearheaded the modernization of the factory and expanded its market reach. Today, "Pelisterka" stands as one of the most successful companies in Macedonia, renowned for its premium products. Notably, it became the first Macedonian water brand to obtain an export license to Europe, with "Pelisterka water" being enjoyed in over 18 countries worldwide.

Since 2010, Mr. Cvetan Pandeleski has held the esteemed position of chairman of the board of directors at "ZK Pelagonija AD Bitola." This leading agricultural company has thrived under his guidance, witnessing significant investments in various sectors. The company has made notable strides in renewable energy, with the construction of biogas plants generating 6 MW of electricity. Additionally, modern farms with a capacity of 2000 cows, the establishment of the "Zdravje Radovo" milk and dairy products factory, and the introduction of state-of-the-art American machinery have further solidified the company's position as a trailblazer in the agricultural sector. As one of the largest shareholders in the company, Mr. Pandeleski's influence and expertise continue to shape and drive its success.

Mr. Cvetan Pandeleski's remarkable journey exemplifies a man of vision, determination, and unwavering dedication. His contributions to the economic landscape of Macedonia and his commitment to excellence in every venture he undertakes serve as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders alike.