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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?

  • James Meyer
    Director
  • James Meyer
    Writer
  • Ted Cox
    Writer
  • Sara Meyer
    Producer
  • Labinot Raci
    Key Cast
    National Theater of Kosovo
  • Artan Geca
    Key Cast
    Seriali 192 (TV cop show)
  • Asllan Hasaj
    Key Cast
    National Theater of Kosovo
  • Kumrije Hoxha
    Key Cast
    National Theater of Kosovo
  • Shpetim Kastrati
    Key Cast
    National Theater of Kosovo
  • Vlora Nikci
    Key Cast
    Qyteti pa lum (TV drama series)
  • Haki Kika
    Key Cast
    TV actor
  • Hana Ramushi
    Key Cast
  • Joshua Meyer
    Original Music
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Mbretëria
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 23 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 2, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    35,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro
  • Language:
    Albanian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    La Jolla, CA
    United States
    Award of Excellence; Christian . . . Award of Merit; Feature, . . . Award of Merit; Trailer
  • Goddess on the Throne
    Pristina
    Kosovo
    October 2, 2017
    World Premiere
    Jurors Choice Award: Best Feature Film
  • Christian Family Film Festival
    Buffalo, NY
    United States
    December 23, 2017
    Best Inspirational Feature Film
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Award of Excellence: Best First-Time Director . . . Honorable Mention: Producer . . . Honorable Mention: Leading Actor
  • IndieFEST
    La 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 Festival
    Houston, TX
    United States
    April 22, 2018
    North American Premiere
    Gold Remi Award for Feature Film
  • International Christian Film Festival
    Orlando, FL
    United States
    May 4, 2018
    Nominated for Most Inspirational Film . . . Nominated for Best Director Feature Film
  • Inspired Faith Film Festival
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    April 27, 2018
  • Christian Life International Film Festival
    Thamesville, Ontario
    Canada
    May 6, 2018
    Canadian Premiere
    Feature Spotlight
  • Hollywood Divine Film Festival
Director Biography - James Meyer

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.

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Director Statement

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.