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Kustendorf Film and Music FestivalMusic, films and utopia by Emir Kusturica at home in his village promoting Serbian culture and folklore!
Under the patronage of multi-award winning director Emir Kusturica and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia the 12th edition of KUSTENDORF FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL (has been held at Drvengrad - Mokra Gora,Serbia from January 11-16, 2019)
Aimed at rewarding future generations of filmmakers as well as providing master classes with established talents, the festival is a by-invitation only event with 6 segments: 1. COMPETITION PROGRAMME (in which students films from all over the world will be awarded with a Gold, Silver or Bronze Egg, depending of the jury’s choice) 2. RETROSPECTIVE OF GREATNESS 3. CONTEMPORARY TRENDS 4. MUSIC PROGRAMME Students or self-taught non-released filmmakers can submit a film (under 45 minutes of duration) on any genre for consideration to the competition programme. The films should be sent in a DVD with English subtitles (if the original language is not English) and on a separate CD the following shall be included: In word format: - short synopsis including film duration - short director biography - cast (director, editor, director of photography, editor, screenplay, producer) - at least two (2) stills – one of the director and crew and one still image of the film in JPEG, GIFF or PDF. http://www.kustendorf-filmandmusicfestival.org VIDEO: Walking up the stairs of the Belgrade Airport with Illaria di Carlo, Kustendorf winner with The Divine WayInterview with Illaria di Carlo at Belgrade airport on the way out to Berlin after her win in Kustendorf (Special Mention) The short film is loosely based on Dante’s Divine Comedy, The Divine Way takes viewers along on the protagonist’s epic descent through an endless labyrinth of staircases. As the woman journeys deeper, the staircases mutate and she is trapped and pulled into their dangerous landscape, taking us through more than fifty magnificent locations.
Ilaria Di Carlo is a Berlin-based visual artist working in filmmaking, scenography, and the performing arts. She graduated in Scenography from the Fine Arts Academy in Rome and holds a Master from the prestigious Central Saint Martin’s College of Art in London. She subsequently studied Digital Film Production at the SAE Institute of Berlin. She has worked as a set, lighting, and costume designer for theatre and film, and as an actress in the total radical fiction theatre ensemble of Vegard Vinge and Ida Müller since 2011. She was also Vinge’s assistant on the piece 12 Spartenhaus, performed at the Volksbühne. As a director, she has staged the durational performance Double/Act, the site-specific performance Booloohoom – Nocturne I, loosely based on James Joyce’s Ulysses and The Black Book. Her filmography includes short films The Divine Way (2018), In Search of Lost Time (2017) and The Black Book of L. (2017). Bruno Chatelin, photo and video 18.01.2019 | Kustendorf Film and Music Festival's blog Cat. : PEOPLE
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+ SUBSCRIBE to the weekly Newsletter DealsUser imagesAbout Kustendorf Film and Music FestivalThe Kustendorf International Film and Music Festival was founded in 2008 with the idea to bring together the icons of contemporary author’s cinema and young, future filmmakers. The festival takes place every year in January in Drvengrad in Mokra Gora, organized by “Rasta International” and under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia. The founder of this unique film and music festival is celebrated film director Emir Kusturica. Kustendorf is a unique festival, without red carpet, billboards and advertisements, fully devoted to film, music, friendships and exchange of creative ideas and energy. Drvengrad, the town made of wood, is the center of all festival happenings. It is a place where films are screened, concerts performed, where people meet, make friends, fall in love, work, learn, rest, sleep, eat, think and enjoy. Like any other town, Drvengrad has a central square with the church of St. Sava, a library, an art gallery, a market, a kindergarten, a “prison”, a swimming pool, a sauna, a hair salon, a pastry shop, a grocery shop, a sports area, cinemas, restaurants and many other facilities that make the visit to the Festival an unforgettable experience. Film programme The film programme at Kustendorf Festival is screened in several theatres. The Competition Programme and the Contemporary Trends Programme is screened at the biggest, Damned Yard theatre. Other films are shown in the Noam Chomsky amphitheater. After the projections of films, workshops are held by renowned film authors. Music program Every night at midnight, after the screenings and workshops, various music stars perform on stage. Accommodation No two rooms are alike in Drvengrad, since each room contains uniquely painted and handcrafted furniture, a different view and a different path leading to it. The rooms are located in authentic log cabins and all provide a bathroom, TV, phone and Internet access. During the Festival, accommodation in Drvengrad is booked for guests and participants of Kustendorf. Guests are also accommodated in hotel Iver in a newly opened ski resort, and Vizitorski centar, in close proximity of the village. Restaurants Restaurant Visconti – local and international cuisine provided for the Festival participants and guests Cafe The Damned Yard – a perfect place to meet people in a great atmosphere National restaurant Lotika – a national cuisine restaurant Pastry shop Kod Ćorkana – sweets and hot drinks Kapor Bar – a place to enjoy jazz music Reception Kind and diligent staff at the reception of the Mećavnik hotel will provide you with all necessary information about the festival, accommodation and events, and give answers to all your questions. View my profile Send me a message The EditorUser contributions |