Trade

A young girl goes on a search for her father that abandoned her as a child. Meanwhile she finds herself lost in the dark edges of the city and in the grip of the people that inhabit it.

  • Marko Jovanovski
    Director
    Forest Mother
  • Marko Jovanovski
    Writer
    Forest Mother
  • Anastasija Milosevska
    Key Cast
    "Sara"
  • Marko Jovanovski
    Editor
    Forest Mother
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Трговија
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 24, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    500 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    North Macedonia
  • Country of Filming:
    North Macedonia
  • Language:
    Macedonian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Занаетчиски Дом
    Kumanovo
    North Macedonia
    October 24, 2023
    Kumanovo Official Premiere
Distribution Information
  • Red Cross
    Distributor
    Country: North Macedonia
    Rights: Ship, Theatrical
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), "Forest Mother" (2023) as his first independent solo project, and directed 4 music videos.

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Director Statement

Filming is a joint effort and I am immensely grateful for the support I received from the Red Cross and the Municipality of Kumanovo.

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