Filip Jokanović
Pray For Us
A priest battles ten biblical plagues in an isolated Bosnian village, racing against time to save his family and his sanity.
SYNOPSIS
In war-torn Bosnia in 2001, a priest and his family relocate to a secluded mountain village seeking to start a new, better life. As strange phenomena plague the village and the biblical plagues of Egypt descend, the priest's faith is tested as he navigates a treacherous path to uncover the truth behind the divine punishment. With his sanity slipping away and his family in jeopardy, he must confront his own past and make a devastating choice to save his loved ones and confront the darkness within.
CREATOR/WRITER
Filip Jokanović
DIRECTOR
Sara Stijović
PRODUCERS
Jon Gojani,
Sara Stijović
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Kot Productions
CO-PRODUCTION COMPANY
Tiny Sofa
COUNTRIES
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kosovo*
Montenegro
FORMAT
60' x 6
GENRE
Horror
*This label does not prejudge the status of Kosovo and is in accordance with Resolution 1244 and the opinion of the ICJ on Kosovo's declaration of independence
Filip Jokanovic
FILIP JOKANOVIĆ is a writer from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Graduated University of Arts in Belgrade Serbia with a bachelor’s degree in dramaturgy. He worked on several short films that have been shown and awarded in various festivals. Written for TV and Feature films; his theatre plays have been staged in Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia, and UK. Recipient for the best play in the country award.
PRAY FOR US was inspired by a deep curiosity about how trauma could lead to questions about one's guilt and faith. This six-part supernatural horror series introduces us to a world where crimes of the past are not only remembered but at times relived. Set against the eerie backdrop of post-war Bosnia, the sanity and faith of our heroes are being threatened as the unsettling plagues spread. Besides being a story about survival, it also takes the audience into a world where it's difficult to distinguish between the real and the supernatural, posing the question, "What happens when the thing you've worshipped turns into the source of your nightmares?"
CREATORS’ STATEMENT
Jon Gojani
JON GOJANI is a screenwriter and producer from Kosovo. He’s an Erasmus Mundus master’s graduate from the Kino Eyes European Movie master’s in film production and has produced films in Kosovo, Portugal, and Estonia. His latest film, EMAPIIM (2023), has been awarded Best National Short Film at Pöff Shorts 2023 where it had its World Premiere. Currently, he is co-writing and producing VESTIGE, a feature film which has been supported through a development fund from the Kosovo Cinematography Center, and has taken part in multiple labs, such as Torino Film Lab Next feature film workshop, AlbaScript, SofiaMeetings and more. Additionally, he is a Development Executive graduate from the Midpoint Series Launch 2023 program, where he helped develop series in Romania, Czechia, and Latvia. In 2021, he opened his production company, Kot Productions, and has been offering production services through international co-productions that film in Kosovo, including films and other media content.
Production company profile
KOT PRODUCTIONS is a Kosovo-based production company founded in 2021 by producer Jon Gojani. The company specializes in the production of original content for cinema and TV. Mission with Kot Productions is to provide professional services and passionately craft and curate captivating cinematic experiences that not only entertain but also resonate with diverse audiences worldwide.
Where are we at?
ESTIMATED PRODUCTION BUDGET FOR THE FIRST SEASON
2.4000.000 €
FINANCING IN PLACE
N/A €
Production timeline
We currently have a Pilot script and season outline. We are working on financing, and we are hoping to begin principal photography by 2026 and premiere the tv series by 2027 the latest.