Experiencing Interruptions?

Tell me we're for real

Two girls plan to get an affirmative response from their "not so sure" boyfriends, that they are serious about their relationships. The guys although, don't feel like rushing anywhere.

  • Maksim Ilkovski
    Director
  • Maksim Ilkovski
    Writer
  • Maksim Ilkovski
    Producer
  • Nadica Petrova
    Key Cast
    "Kate"
  • Kristina Gieva
    Key Cast
    "Lina"
  • David Ilikj
    Key Cast
    "Marin"
  • Filip Milenkovski
    Key Cast
    "Tony"
  • Lidija Ilkovska
    Script consultant
  • Maksim Ilkovski
    Editor
  • Mario Blazhevski
    Director of photography
  • Darko Rajchin
    First camera assistant
  • Jani Bojadzi
    Mentor
    Producer and director: Mocking of Christ (2018), True love (2016), The end of the world (2010), Taxirat (2005)
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Кажи ми дека сме за стварно
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Melodrama, Comedy, Romantic Comedy
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 19, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
  • Country of Filming:
    Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
  • Language:
    Macedonian
  • Shooting Format:
    1080HD Digital (Canon EOS 700D)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Europa Prima - The International University
  • Kine Nova International Film Festival
    Skopje
    Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
    October 22, 2022
    First screening via festival
    Official Selection
  • Liber Films International Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    January 23, 2023
    European Premiere
    Official Selection Best Short Film, Best Original Screenplay, Best Student Film, Best Short Screenplay
  • Hercules Independent Film Festival
    Sevilla, Andalucía
    Spain
    January 17, 2023
    Official Selection Best Comedy, Best Short Film, Best Student Short Film
  • Cine Sepia Reels Carnival
    Calcutta
    India
    March 16, 2023
    Asia Preimere
    Best Student Film Award
  • Milasa Film Festival
    Anatolia
    Turkey
    April 22, 2023
    Best Student Film Award
  • Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
    Calcutta
    India
    May 4, 2023
    Award Winner Best Romantic Short
  • Your Way International Film Festival
    Valletta
    Malta
    April 30, 2023
    Official Selection Best Student Film
  • Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    May 2, 2023
    Award Winner Student Category
  • AsterFest International Film Festival
    Strumica
    Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
    August 4, 2023
    Official Selection Best Short Fiction
  • Sofia International Film Festival
    Sofia
    Bulgaria
    May 20, 2023
    Official Selection Best Student Film
  • Venus Community Awards
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    May 17, 2023
    Nominee
  • International Script & Film Festival Lotus
    Athens
    Greece
    June 10, 2023
    Official Selection Best Student Film
  • Star International Film Festival
    Firenze
    Italy
    June 2, 2023
    Honorable Mention
  • Red Fox International Film Festival
    T'bilisi
    Georgia
    March 25, 2024
    Best Comedy Quarter Finalist, Official Selection Best Student Film
  • Across the lake film festival
    Dojran
    Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
    July 20, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Belgrade International Film Festival
    Belgrade
    Serbia
    May 10, 2024
    Best Actress official selection
  • Chemli International Film Festival
    Shiraz
    Iran, Islamic Republic of
    March 1, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Maksim Ilkovski

Born 16th of September 1997, Maksim Ilkovski started playing around with the family camera at the age of eight. From that, raised an interest, passion and curiosity towards film making. Starting from making shorts with friends from elementary school, winning the 2015 highschool state award for short film, entering the International University - Europa Prima - Skopje, to earning a specialization degree (01.10.2020) and a masters degree (30.05.2023)
2020-2022 directed Macedonia's beloved folk tales for national TV: 100 episodes +4 specials, and also made the finishing touches in editing.

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Director Statement

Filming this project was a delight, the team gave an exceptional performance, all the while being polite and professional as well.

This project took seven months in pre-production, five days to film, five days to edit (rough cut), and a month to "twink" the details in editing with effects and graphics.

Because we couldn't manage any sponsors to get behind us on this project (my first experience searching for sponsors), my mother gave me 120 euros to at least pay 30€ for each of the actors.

The process of making this film was the headline thesis for my University specialization degree in Film & TV Directing.

This film was made under harsh conditions in between the covid-19 lockdowns.

This story is very dear to me, something everyone included believed to be the essence of our youth's problem when it comes to love life.

The only support we had was a crate of canned beverages with which the cameraman and his assistant were paid off, and the restaurant which provided us a meal for our shooting days.

The rest was building friendships and doing favours to gain permission for shooting at the apartment and borrowing light equipment.

Our team would love to share this story.