EFP - European Film Promotion

Film Center Serbia

Film Center Serbia (FCS) is an institution based on the achievements of the highly respected Film Institute (1963-2004). FCS was established in 2004 under the Ministry of Culture, with the aim of strategic development and reconstruction of the Serbian film industry.

FCS was established:

  • to creatively stimulate and administer financial support to Serbian cinema on behalf of the Ministry of Culture of Serbia, through annual competitions for screenplay and project development, film production and postproduction.

  • to create a legal and administrative framework for the development of film industry and therefore facilitate the necessary transformation of film industry and culture while upholding the standards of the European Union.

  • to allow for the distribution and copyright enforcement of the cinematic cultural heritage.

  • to create better conditions for the professional advancement of all structures that make up the Serbian film industry

FCS represents Serbian films and film industry at all major festivals and markets – including Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto, Rotterdam, Karlovy Vary, Locarno, Pusan etc.

Film Center Serbia has been an EFP members since 2009.

“The current moment of Serbian cinema does not promise a revolution (the times of revolutions are long gone – with the wind!) but indicates that we are approaching an impending turning point. A turning point of expression, as well as of perception of new films coming from Serbia. European Film Promotion is a point of gravity for various initiatives, numerous exchanges of knowledge and experience. Becoming a member of EFP presents a new challenge and a new motivation for Serbian filmmakers.” Miroljub Vučković