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Documentary: Portrait Srbija

Two first generation Serbs travel the country in search of what it really means to be Serbian today.

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Documentary: Portrait Srbija

Documentary: Portrait Srbija

Documentary: Portrait Srbija

Documentary: Portrait Srbija

Documentary: Portrait Srbija

Two first generation Serbs travel the country in search of what it really means to be Serbian today.

Two first generation Serbs travel the country in search of what it really means to be Serbian today.

Two first generation Serbs travel the country in search of what it really means to be Serbian today.

Two first generation Serbs travel the country in search of what it really means to be Serbian today.

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The Documentary!


Portrait Srbija is a unique documentary exploring modern Serbian identity. Follow Maja and Tash, a German and a British first generation Serb, as they travel Serbia together without their families for the first time. These two strangers who have been brought together by their shared Serbian heritage embark on a journey of discovery, posing the question ‘What makes you Serbian?’

‘Film acts as a valuable means for exposing the prejudices which circulate between Serbia and the West’ – Jolan Bogdan

 Accompanied by the film savvy duo, William and Danny, the team take off on 11th June to Serbia for a month of on location filming. They will travel by car to the corners of the country and put into focus the myriad of faces which make up the quilt of Serbian society today. Breaking from the traditional reportage of Serbia by the Western media, the team aim to provide a new frame for a new portrait of Serbia,a portrait painted by the words and worlds of Serbs today.

By supporting this campaign, you will become a part of the first ever English-speaking documentary which does not limit Serbs to the paradigms of violence and nationalism, but gives Serbs the autonomy and authority to define themselves. Fund this project and let us introduce you to Serbia.


THE GOALS

  • To discover how Serbs define themselves today by providing Serbs with the opportunity to present a Western audience with a different portrait of Serbia from that previously formed in mainstream media.

  • To use an artistic visual approach through film and ethnographically informed commentary in order to emotionally and intellectually engage a Western audience, asking them to question their perspectives of Serbia.

  • To highlight issues of identity for first/second generation Serbs living in the West, i.e. Serbs living in Diaspora.

  • To raise general awareness of Serbia in the West.

  • To motivate creative collaborations across European borders, and build bridges notably between Norwich, Hamburg and Serbia.

  • To use this documentary as a basis of reflection on Western society’s relationship to Eastern Europe and vice versa.


Where your money goes...

Travel: The majority of the funds raised will to used to ensure that all four of us can safely and independently travel the country by hiring a car. This will ensure we have the freedom to choose our locations and not be tied to bus schedules/routes: it is important for us to discover new sides of Serbia rather than just wander down the tourist tracks. Travel expenses include: car rental plus insurance, flights, parking and tolls.

Accommodation: Having a basic roof over our heads and/or being able to safely sleep at a campsite is important so as to ensure we are as protected as possible from the dangers of theft.

Other expenses include: daily living costs (food), entry to cultural events/exhibitions, insurance for our equipment and 10% contingency. 

Risks & Challenges

Filming and travelling by car across Serbia puts the team at risk of not only being unable to predict or prepare for who or what they will encounter and have to confront, but also the possibility of car break downs/theft. It is vital for us to be able to travel safely through Serbia and to be prepared and insured for contingencies.

Another challenge for half of the team will be language, especially when filming in very rural areas. Luckily Maja and Tash understand and speak the language, and Maja is fluent to the extent that all Serbs interviewed will 100% understand the purpose of the film and be given release forms written in Serbian. 

The support of the Norfolk and Norwich Novi Sad Association (NNNSA) will enable us to reach out to Serbian organisations/ groups and individuals for interviewing, as well as ensuring that we have a translator and a safe base to store valuable equipment/footage when filming in Novi Sad: e.g. Novi Sad. Being in association with the respected NNNSA also assists us in motivating creative collaborations and building cultural bridges between Western Europe and Serbia.

Other Ways You Can Help


We understand that not everyone can contribute to the project, but you can still be involved!

  • We would love to hear from Serbians or organisations who feel this project speaks to them and would like to be interviewed/ part of the documentary.

  • Accommodation is a big part of our budget, so those who can offer a place for a night or two as we make our way through the country would be a great help.  

  • We are also looking for individuals/organisations who feel they have resources which can benefit this project. For example, they may like to donate music, footage or photographs royalty free, which of course will be accredited. 

  • Portrait Srbija needs everyone to make some noise online and offline about the project. Share this campaign via Indigogo, Facebook, Twitter, email and Instagram (#portraitsrbija).


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Email: portrait.srbija@gmail.com
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