Marija Paseta Producer

Projects

The Story of Mamula (2017)In 2016, Montenegrin government decided to convert Mamula, a former concentration camp island, into a luxury beach resort. The documentary covers reasons why this never should have happened.
Where We Are (2017)Where We Are (2017) is a short thriller about Cherie, a successful performer who ends up in Purgatory after committing a crime with her manager, Rachel. Haunted by guilt, both eventually take their own lives. Cherie and Rachel relieve their nightmares, constantly being chased by Death. The film questions death and the afterlife, as well as the meaning of life itself.
Man Stands Alone (2018)Man Stands Alone is a post-apocalyptic drama set in a world where humans are forced to hunt each other due to lack of resources. The film revolves around two characters who have to choose between love and survival.

Work history

Film Producer, Scriptwriter, EditorWE MAKE FILMS

Oct 2018London, United KingdomFreelance

I was the producer, scriptwriter, location manager and editor on three short films: Divided (2018) - a war drama, Man Stands Alone (2018) - a futuristic drama and The Miracle Hotel (2018) - a dark comedy.

WriterSelf Employed

Aug 2010London, United KingdomFreelance

I have written eight Young Adult books, over 2500 pages all together. First six books are in Croatian and the last two are in English. I am currently working towards translating and publishing my books in the UK.

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Skills

Writing
Producing
Editing Film
Script Editing
Directing Film
Film Reviewing
Script Reader
Microsoft
Adobe Premiere Pro
Email Communications

Awards

Second Place for Best FilmBFI Final Cuts

As the producer of my short war film Divided (2018), I won second place as Best Film at the British Film Institute: Final Cuts organised by London Metropolitan University.

Finalist of the Big Idea ChallengeAccelerator

I became a finalist of the Big Idea Challenge with the script I had written for The Miracle Hotel (2018).

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