The Kingdom
In the lush, rolling hills of Kosovo vineyards, Fatmir, a pampered son of a successful vineyard owner, hopes to catch his rising star and make a name for himself. He takes a risk and sponsors a smooth-talking artist who has the potential to become internationally famous.
But when Fatmir is swindled and loses everything, he ends up friendless, penniless and alone in a foreign country. Haunted by the condemning words of his older brother that he is a failure, Fatmir is determined to prove him wrong. Yet things go from bad to worse. Destitute and hungry, rejected and without hope, will Fatmir find the courage and strength to return home?
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James MeyerDirector
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James MeyerWriter
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Ted CoxWriter
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Sara MeyerProducer
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Labinot RaciKey CastNational Theater of Kosovo
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Artan GecaKey CastSeriali 192 (TV cop show)
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Asllan HasajKey CastNational Theater of Kosovo
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Kumrije HoxhaKey CastNational Theater of Kosovo
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Shpetim KastratiKey CastNational Theater of Kosovo
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Vlora NikciKey CastQyteti pa lum (TV drama series)
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Haki KikaKey CastTV actor
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Hana RamushiKey Cast
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Joshua MeyerOriginal Music
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Project Title (Original Language):Mbretëria
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Project Type:Feature
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Runtime:1 hour 23 minutes
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Completion Date:June 2, 2017
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Production Budget:35,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Germany
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Country of Filming:Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro
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Language:Albanian
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Accolade Global Film CompetitionLa Jolla, CA
United States
Award of Excellence; Christian . . . Award of Merit; Feature, . . . Award of Merit; Trailer -
Goddess on the ThronePristina
Kosovo
October 2, 2017
World Premiere
Jurors Choice Award: Best Feature Film -
Christian Family Film FestivalBuffalo, NY
United States
December 23, 2017
Best Inspirational Feature Film -
Global Film Festival AwardsLos Angeles, CA
United States
Award of Excellence: Best First-Time Director . . . Honorable Mention: Producer . . . Honorable Mention: Leading Actor -
IndieFESTLa Jolla, CA
United States
Award of Merit, Special Mention: Movie Trailer . . . Award of Merit: Feature Film . . . Award of Merit: Cinematography . . . Award of Merit: Leading Actor . . . Award of Recognition: Script/Writer -
WorldFest Houston Film FestivalHouston, TX
United States
April 22, 2018
North American Premiere
Gold Remi Award for Feature Film -
International Christian Film FestivalOrlando, FL
United States
May 4, 2018
Nominated for Most Inspirational Film . . . Nominated for Best Director Feature Film -
Inspired Faith Film FestivalAtlanta, GA
United States
April 27, 2018 -
Christian Life International Film FestivalThamesville, Ontario
Canada
May 6, 2018
Canadian Premiere
Feature Spotlight -
Hollywood Divine Film Festival
James Meyer began his media career in the U.S. producing TV commercials for Wendy's & Kellogg's. Over the past 26 years, he has travelled to more than 75 countries, making documentaries and films of the people and colorfully-rich places he's found there. James formed GemStone Media 10 years ago in Germany. Creating this feature film in the lush vineyards of Kosovo has been a career highlight.
GemStone Media is an international film production company that produces positive, engaging stories that honor the cultural uniqueness of the people where the story is set.