Filmski festival Herceg Novi zvanično je akreditovan od strane Međunarodne federacije udruženja filmskih producenata (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films) FIAPF, čime je postao dio globalne mreže najuglednijih međunarodnih filmskih festivala.

Akreditacija je rezultat procesa koji je trajao gotovo godinu dana i podrazumijevao saradnju sa FIAPF timom, dostavljanje dokumentacije o radu i standardima festivala, te posjetu FIAPF predstavnika. Akreditaciona komisija posebno je prepoznala dugu tradiciju festivala, ali i njegov kontinuirani razvoj kroz uvođenje novih programa i inicijativa.  Takođe je prepoznat i kontinuirani kvalitet selekcija, u kojima je posljednjih godina sve više domaćih filmskih ostvarenja.

Ministarka kulture i medija dr Tamara Vujović je rekla da ova vijest predstavlja izuzetno značajan trenutak za sektor kulture i medija u Crnoj Gori, ali i snažnu potvrdu da naše kulturne politike i ulaganja u razvoj filmske umjetnosti daju konkretne rezultate.

„Uvrštavanje Herceg Novog u mrežu festivala u kojoj se nalaze i Cannes Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival i Berlin International Film Festival predstavlja snažan signal međunarodnoj zajednici da je Crna Gora pouzdan partner u oblasti kulture i kreativnih industrija“, istakla je ministarka.

Prema njenim riječima, ova akreditacija znači dodatni podstrek za dalji razvoj filmskog sektora: od podrške domaćoj produkciji i autorima, do jačanja festivalske infrastrukture i međunarodne saradnje.

„Ona otvara nove mogućnosti za umrežavanje naših stvaralaca sa producentima, distributerima i profesionalcima iz cijelog svijeta, što je od posebnog značaja za promociju crnogorske kinematografije. Istovremeno, ovakva međunarodna priznanja doprinose jačanju kulturnog identiteta Crne Gore i potvrđuju da kultura može biti snažan most međunarodne saradnje, ali i važan faktor razvoja kreativne ekonomije“, istakla je ministarka.

Poručila je da će Ministarstvo kulture i medija nastaviti  da pruža snažnu podršku projektima i inicijativama koje doprinose međunarodnoj afirmaciji crnogorske umjetnosti i kulture, uvjereni da ovakvi uspjesi predstavljaju tek početak još snažnijeg razvoja naše filmske scene.

Predsjednica Savjeta Filmskog festivala Herceg Novi i direktorica Filmskog centra Crne Gore Aleksandra Božović istakla je da je ova akreditacija priznanje ne samo Filmskom festivalu Herceg Novi, već i crnogorskoj kinematografiji u cjelini.

„Radi se o znaku prepoznavanja mlade, ali sve snažnije crnogorske filmske scene od strane najuticajnije međunarodne organizacije u oblasti filmske industrije. Ponosna sam što je naš festival uvršten u mrežu u kojoj se nalaze Kan, Venecija i Berlinale. Uvjerena sam da će ova akreditacija dodatno doprinijeti razvoju festivalske kulture i filmske produkcije u Crnoj Gori, i otvoriti nova vrata za crnogorske autore i profesionalce na međunarodnoj sceni“, kazala je Božović.

Akreditacija FIAPF-a ima višestruki značaj za crnogorsku kinematografiju. Ona potvrđuje da Filmski festival Herceg Novi ispunjava visoke međunarodne standarde kvaliteta i pouzdanosti, te ga smješta na mapu koju prate filmske industrije cijelog svijeta. Za mladu crnogorsku kinematografiju, koja u posljednjih nekoliko godina bilježi sve vidljivije međunarodne uspjehe, ovo je institucionalna potvrda da napreduje u pravom smjeru.

Predsjednik Opštine Herceg Novi, Stevan Katić je iskakao da „akreditacija Filmskog festivala Herceg Novi od strane FIAPF-a predstavlja izuzetno priznanje za Festival, ali i za naš grad. Herceg Novi je decenijama prepoznat kao mjesto susreta filmskih autora, publike i ideja, a ovo međunarodno priznanje potvrđuje da je festival koji nosi ime našeg grada dostigao standarde najuglednijih svjetskih manifestacija. Za nas je ovo snažna potvrda da Herceg Novi opravdano nosi epitet grada kulture i filma i dodatni podsticaj da nastavimo da razvijamo festival i jačamo njegov međunarodni ugled”.

Katić je dodao da FIAPF akreditacija predstavlja potvrdu dugogodišnjeg rada na unapređenju kvaliteta i imidža Filmskog festivala, podsjećajući da će ovogodišnje izdanje biti održano od 22. do 28. avgusta.

FIAPF je međunarodna organizacija osnovana 1933. godine, koja zastupa interese filmske industrije na globalnom nivou. Njen program akreditacije filmskih festivala postoji od pedesetih godina prošlog vijeka i predstavlja jedan od najcjenjenijih standarda kvaliteta u međunarodnom filmskom svijetu.

Do sada je akreditaciju FIAPF-a posjedovalo 64 festivala. Od ove godine, listi se pridružuje pet novih festivala sa različitih kontinenata, a među njima je i Filmski festival Herceg Novi, kao jedini novi akreditovani festival iz našeg regiona.

Na listi akreditovanih festivala nalaze se neki od najpoznatijih festivala na svijetu Međunarodni filmski festival u Kanu, Venecijanski međunarodni filmski festival (Mostra), Berlinski filmski festival (Berlinale), Filmski festival u Lakarnu i mnogi drugi.

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Herceg Novi Film Festival joins the network of the world’s moste prestigious film festivals

The Herceg Novi Film Festival has been officially accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films), becoming part of the global network of the world’s most prestigious international film festivals.

The accreditation follows a process that lasted almost a year and included close cooperation with the FIAPF team, the submission of documentation regarding the festival’s operations and standards, as well as a visit by FIAPF representatives. The Accreditation Commission particularly recognised the festival’s long-standing tradition, as well as its continuous development through the introduction of new programmes and initiatives. The consistent quality of the festival’s programme selections was also acknowledged, with an increasing number of Montenegrin film productions featured in recent years.

Minister of Culture and Media, Dr Tamara Vujović, stated that this news represents an exceptionally significant moment for the cultural and media sector in Montenegro, as well as a strong confirmation that the country’s cultural policies and investments in the development of film art are producing tangible results.

“Inclusion of Herceg Novi in a network of festivals that includes the Cannes Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival and Berlin International Film Festival sends a strong signal to the international community that Montenegro is a reliable partner in the fields of culture and the creative industries,” the Minister emphasised.

According to her, this accreditation represents an additional incentive for the further development of the film sector — from supporting domestic production and filmmakers to strengthening festival infrastructure and international cooperation.

“It opens new opportunities for our creators to connect with producers, distributors and film professionals from around the world, which is particularly important for the promotion of Montenegrin cinema. At the same time, international recognition of this kind contributes to strengthening Montenegro’s cultural identity and confirms that culture can serve as a powerful bridge of international cooperation, as well as an important driver of the creative economy,” the Minister added.

She emphasised that the Ministry of Culture and Media will continue to provide strong support to projects and initiatives that contribute to the international promotion of Montenegrin art and culture, convinced that such achievements represent only the beginning of an even stronger development of the national film scene.

President of the Council of the Herceg Novi Film Festival and Director of the Film Centre of Montenegro, Aleksandra Božović, highlighted that this accreditation is a recognition not only for the Herceg Novi Film Festival, but also for Montenegrin cinema as a whole.

“This is a sign that the young but increasingly dynamic Montenegrin film scene has been recognised by the most influential international organisation in the field of the film industry. I am proud that our festival has joined a network that includes Cannes, Venice and Berlinale. I am confident that this accreditation will further contribute to the development of festival culture and film production in Montenegro, and open new doors for Montenegrin filmmakers and professionals on the international stage,” Božović said.

FIAPF accreditation carries multiple benefits for Montenegrin cinema. It confirms that the Herceg Novi Film Festival meets high international standards of quality and reliability, placing it firmly on the map followed by film industries around the world. For Montenegrin cinema — a relatively young industry that has achieved increasingly visible international success in recent years — this represents an institutional confirmation that it is progressing in the right direction.

The Mayor of Herceg Novi, Stevan Katić, noted that “the accreditation of the Herceg Novi Film Festival by FIAPF represents an exceptional recognition for both the Festival and our city. For decades, Herceg Novi has been recognised as a meeting place for filmmakers, audiences and ideas, and this international recognition confirms that the festival bearing the name of our city has reached the standards of the world’s most prestigious events. For us, this is a strong affirmation that Herceg Novi rightfully carries the title of a city of culture and film, and an additional incentive to continue developing the festival and strengthening its international reputation.”

Katić added that the FIAPF accreditation represents confirmation of many years of work dedicated to improving the quality and reputation of the Herceg Novi Film Festival, noting that this year’s edition will take place from 22 to 28 August.

The International Federation of Film Producers Associations is an international organisation founded in 1933 that represents the interests of the global film industry. Its film festival accreditation programme has existed since the 1950s and is considered one of the most respected quality standards in the international film world.

Until now, 64 festivals held FIAPF accreditation. This year, five new festivals from different continents have joined the list, including the Herceg Novi Film Festival, the only newly accredited festival from the region.

Among FIAPF-accredited festivals are some of the most renowned in the world, including the Cannes Film Festival, the Venice International Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival, the Locarno Film Festival and many others.