Private Project

Painless bats

Jakov, a young man in his twenties, faces the challenge of writing a screenplay that eats away at him. As he struggles with inner demons and a creative void. In a world where internal battles are fought with 'painless bats', Jakov will have to find his way to the light through the darkness of his own doubts and fears, which the meeting with his ex-girlfriend Gita manages to dispel.

  • Ian Tomljenović
    Key Cast
    "Jakov"
  • Sara Bunić
    Key Cast
    "Gita"
  • Marino Habulan
    Key Cast
    "Jan"
  • Vinko Štefanac
    Key Cast
    "Svećenik"
  • Maja Polić
    Key Cast
    "Baka Maja"
  • Marino Šegan
    Director
  • Marino Habulan
    First Assistant Director
  • Marino Šegan
    Writer
  • Ivan Kovačić
    Producer
  • Nikola Prebežić
    Assistant Production
  • Marino Šegan
    Director of Photography
  • Inka Vuković
    1st AC
  • Luči Vukelić
    2nd AC
  • Ante Polić
    Gaffer
  • Juraj Vrkljan
    On-Set Mixer
  • Niko Belančić
    Boom Operators
  • Luči Vukelić
    Script supervisor
  • Helena Brajdić
    Scenographer
  • Tomislav Vukelja
    Scenographer
  • Dajana Špehar
    Makeup
  • Sanjin Šegan
    Steady operator
  • Sanjin Šegan
    BTS photography
  • Morana Belančić
    Color correction/color grading
  • Marino Šegan
    Editor
  • Marino Habulan
    Assistant Editor
  • Dalibor Milaković
    Sound Editor
  • Dominik Čović
    Sound Editor
  • Tino Trkulja
    Sound Designer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 29, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,150 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Croatia
  • Country of Filming:
    Croatia
  • Language:
    Croatian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1,85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Marino Šegan

Currently serving as president and a producer at Kinoklub Ogulin since its founding in September 2021, where I have been deeply involved in developing film projects, leading workshops, and nurturing emerging talent. With a focus on script writing and the fundamentals of cinematography, I design and conduct hands-on training sessions to guide participants through visual storytelling and technical film skills. Additionally, I volunteer with the Blank Association, where, since April 2019, I have gained extensive experience in film production as a camera assistant and technician, working on multiple short films and a feature-length production. These experiences have sharpened my skills in lighting, camera work, and narrative structure, enabling me to mentor effectively. Leadership roles include my tenure as deputy president of the youth council of the city of Ogulin (2023-2026) and active membership in the assembly of Blank_filmski inkubator and the Croatian Film Association.

Filmography: "Break Up, Make Up" (2020) - Blank - Dubrovnik Film Festival (10th Online Oliva Carpet - Screening / 16+) "Bezbolnim Palicama" (2024) - Kinoklub Ogulin/Blank - Buffalo Roots Film Festival (Honorable Mention), First-Time Filmmaker Sessions (Official Selection), 56. revija hrvatskog filmskog stvaralaštva (3rd prize)

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