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Forest Mother

We follow Bojan as he is trying to keep his family's Animal Pest Control business in tact, while his father doesn't want him to be a part of it yet due to his lack of experience in the field.

Meanwhile, he gets a phone call for a service that embarks him on a journey which he'll never forget.

  • Marko Jovanovski
    Director
    Vision
  • Marko Jovanovski
    Writer
    Vision
  • Nikolaj Pavlovski
    Producer
  • Goran Jovanovski
    Producer
  • Nikolaj Pavlovski
    Key Cast
    "Bojan"
    Vision
  • Melanija Mitevska
    Key Cast
    "Sara"
  • Milos Stankovic
    Key Cast
    "Father"
  • Marko Pesic
    Key Cast
    "Stranger"
    Vision
  • Marko Jovanovski
    Editor
    Vision
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Шумска Мајка
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Mystery
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 8, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    210 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    North Macedonia
  • Language:
    Macedonian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • AIMAFF
    Athens
    Greece
    January 19, 2023
    Festival Premiere
    Honorable Mention
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions
    Iver
    United Kingdom
    March 27, 2023
  • Занаетчиски Дом
    Kumanovo
    North Macedonia
    October 25, 2023
Distribution Information
  • R Evolution Pictures
    Distributor
    Country: North Macedonia
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Marko Jovanovski

Marko Jovanovski, born 1998 in North Macedonia, is a self-thought filmmaker. Working as a freelance editor 8+ years. Meanwhile he has written, directed and produced a low budget feature "Prikaz" (2021), a tragedy short film "Trgovija" (2023) and directed 4 music videos.

"Forest Mother" is the directors first independent solo project.

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Director Statement

Forest Mother is an independent micro-budget short film. The story explores an old Slavic folklore where it is believed that if the children do not listen to their parents, someone or something will come for them and take them away.

A thrilling short film that finds our main character going on a journey that will change him forever.