Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Serbian Director Advocates Small Films
A famous Serbian movie director named Goran Radovanović gave advice to other filmmakers at a big movie event in Pune, India.
He said that instead of making expensive movies with big themes, filmmakers should make smaller movies about local stories and things they care about.
He also suggested showing these movies at smaller festivals and online platforms rather than just big movie events.
His goal was to help independent and European movies compete with big American movies.
Goran Radovanović, acclaimed Serbian director, advised filmmakers to focus on small, local stories.
He suggested presenting films at smaller artistic festivals and digital platforms.
Radovanović emphasized creating films that provide creative satisfaction over chasing awards.
His advice was given during a workshop at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF).
He believes the future of cinema lies in regional stories and smaller budgets.
- Who
- Goran Radovanović, Serbian director
- What
- Advice on filmmaking and competing with big cinema
- When
- During a workshop at PIFF on Sunday
- Where
- Pune International Film Festival (PIFF)
- Why
- To address the challenges faced by European and independent cinema
- Director
- Goran Radovanović
- Film
- Enclave
- Event
- Pune International Film Festival (PIFF)
- Topic
- European and Independent Cinema
- Advice
- Focus on local stories and small films