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Best Short Fiction Ivan Malekin Croatia, Fiction, 14'59''

Leona, grappling with her father's departure, is taken to Zadar by her mother, Petra, who aims to distract from her own scandalous affair. There, Leona meets Andre, a vacationing teen from California, and Kris, a passing digital nomad, leading to complex interactions that challenge Leona's relationships and self-perception. Amidst the turmoil, Leona navigates her emotions, rebellious tendencies, and the complexity of new connections, culminating in a night that forces both mother and daughter to confront their choices and each other.

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Film block: FICTION / THIS IS ALL ABOUT LOVE
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 1
  • Language
  • Country Croatia
  • Genre Fiction
  • Cinematographer Ivan Malekin
  • Scriptwriter Ivan Malekin
  • Producer Sarah Jayne & Ivan Malekin
  • Music Andrew Auten
  • Editor Ivan Malekin
  • Cast Lucija Milojčić, Mia Zara, Ivano Črep, Dejan Marcikić
  • Year of creation 2023
  • Duration 14'59''
Ivan Malekin
Director Ivan Malekin

Ivan Malekin is a prolific producer, director and editor. Founder of Nexus Production Group, he has been making films since 2007, his work spanning from Australia to Europe to America, including improvised feature films like "Friends, Foes & Fireworks" (2018), "In Corpore" (2020), and "Machination" (2022), alongside the global web series "Life Improvised". Ivan, who transitioned to improvisational cinema in 2016, is also an educator in the craft, offering courses online and in-person. He published his debut book "Improv for Indie Filmmakers" in 2021.

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