The Compass
A dysfunctional family goes on vacation to the mountains in order to rebuild their broken relationships. All attempts fail after the father receives a call to return to work, leaving his wife and children alone again.
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Jovan BačvanskiDirector
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Jovan BačvanskiWriter
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Kristina VlaovićWriter
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Jovan BačvanskiProducer
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Zoran VujovićKey Cast"Father"
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Žana GardaševićKey Cast"Mother"
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Matija ŽmukićKey Cast"Peter"
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Branislav RovčaninKey Cast"David"
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Jovan BačvanskiEditors
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Igor PrusinaEditors
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Kristina TrninićEditors
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Nemanja DabanovićDirector of Photography
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Kristina VlaovićLocation Scout
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Marija NikolićProduction Designer
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Marija NikolićWardrobe
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Milan RadulovićAssistant Directors
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Goran KaluđerovićAssistant Directors
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Kaća ŽarićScript Supervisor
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Aleksa BujišićClapper Loader
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Stefan RadovićGrips
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Jovan ZajićGrips
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Bojan RadojevićSound Mixer/Boom Operator
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Vesna BijelićHair/Makeup
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Aleksa BujišićUnit Still Photographer
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Biljana Ristivojčević BižićColorist
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Jovica BačvanskiCaterers
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Boris ĆurčićCaterers
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Project Title (Original Language):Kompas
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Drama
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Runtime:23 minutes 53 seconds
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Completion Date:September 29, 2022
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Production Budget:2,200 EUR
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Country of Origin:Montenegro
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Country of Filming:Montenegro
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Language:Montenegrin
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Shooting Format:Digital 4k
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Aspect Ratio:2.35
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - University of Donja Gorica
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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Mojkovačka Filmska JesenMojkovac
Montenegro
October 3, 2022
Montenegrin Premiere
Official Selection (non-competitive) -
4th Screen - Online Film Awards
India
December 7, 2022
Official Selection -
Decembarska Umjetnička Scena - DEUS 2022Podgorica
Montenegro
December 25, 2022
Showcase -
Golden Lion International Film Festival (GLIFF)Kolkata
India
January 12, 2023
Award Winner - Best International Short Film -
Golden Fox Film CompetitionTokyo
Japan
January 25, 2023
Award Winner - Best Student Film -
Golden Fox Film CompetitionTokyo
Japan
January 25, 2023
Award Winner - Best Student Filmmaker -
Golden Fox Film CompetitionTokyo
Japan
January 25, 2023
Award Winner - Best Drama Story Writer -
Golden Fox Film CompetitionTokyo
Japan
January 25, 2023
Award Winner - Best Production Design -
Filmzen International Film CompetitionParis
France
January 29, 2023
Award Winner - Best Short Film -
Asian Film Critics AwardNew Delhi
India
January 31, 2023
Award Winner - Best Student Film -
Asian Film Critics AwardNew Delhi
India
January 31, 2023
Award Winner - Best Student Director -
Asian Film Critics AwardNew Delhi
India
January 31, 2023
Award Winner - Best Script For A Short Fiction -
Asian Film Critics AwardNew Delhi
India
January 31, 2023
Award Winner - Best Concept -
Asian Film Critics AwardNew Delhi
India
January 31, 2023
Award Winner - Best Production Designer -
Asian Film Critics AwardNew Delhi
India
January 31, 2023
Award Winner - Satyajit Ray Honorable Award -
Philippines International Film CarnivalManila
Philippines
February 2, 2023
Award Winner - Best Student Filmmaker of the Year -
Geneve AwardsGeneve
Switzerland
March 18, 2023
Official Selection -
ScreenLight Independent Film FestivalParis
France
March 2, 2023
Award Winner- Best Student Film -
Miseentage International Film AwardsKolkata
India
February 26, 2023
Award Winner - Best Drama -
Kalakari Film FestDewas
India
March 25, 2023
Official Selection -
South Korean Movie AwardsBusan
Korea, Republic of
March 1, 2023
Award Winner - Best Student Film -
Love Film FestivalBarcelona
Spain
February 28, 2023
Finalist -
Rohtak International Short Film FestivalRohtak
India
March 30, 2023
Winner - Best Director -
Rohtak International Short Film FestivalRohtak
India
March 30, 2023
Winner - Best Sound Designer -
Rohtak International Short Film FestivalRohtak
India
March 30, 2023
Critics Choice Award - Best Cinematography -
Snow Leopard International Film FestivalMadrid
Spain
April 5, 2023
Official Selection -
Monthly Indie ShortsJounieh
Lebanon
March 1, 2023
Official Selection -
The Monthly Film FestivalGlasgow
United Kingdom
February 28, 2023
Nominee -
French International Cine AwardsParis
France
March 1, 2023
Official Selection -
1st Monthly Film FestivalBelgrade
Serbia
March 27, 2023
Winner - Best Student Film
Jovan Bačvanski was born on February 17, 2000, in Novi Sad, Serbia. He spent his childhood in Podgorica, where he completed both elementary and high school, as well as his undergraduate studies in film at the University of Donja Gorica. He was part of the first generation of the university’s new Film and Media program.
During his studies, he directed several short films, including “My Life Is a Miracle,” “Breakfast,” and “The Compass,” which were screened at various festivals. His work is characterized by carefully composed shots, strong visual aesthetics, and a focus on character development and emotional storytelling through image and music.
He draws inspiration from filmmakers such as Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Mike Flanagan, and other contemporary authors whose works combine powerful visuals with profound narrative depth. In addition to filmmaking, he is passionate about photography, nature, sports, and travel. He currently lives and works in Novi Sad.
The film was inspired by the feature film "The Return", directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, which also dealt with the relationship in the family, primarily between children and the father.
My movie ends in a similar way to "The Return", not fully resolved, because there the children wanted to escape from the problem that is the father, so Peter in my story runs away from the problem that he does not want to face.
