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Vladimir Lisinac’s passion for filmmaking stems from an early age. From the very first time his father took him to the theater to watch “The Way of the Dragon,” his eyes mesmerized by the opening sequence, Vladimir has wanted to try his hand in the seventh art. He accredits American cinema for teaching him English language and movies as a great teacher in life.
He is an award-winning Serbian-American filmmaker who writes, funds, produces, and distributes independent feature films and TV shows. His aim is to inspire others to make positive contributions to society.
Along the Roadside
2013

This multi-award winning American indie is about two young people from opposing parts of the world who are on even more starkly different paths mentally and emotionally. Varnie learns his girlfriend is pregnant while Nena, naive and jovial, arrives in America starstruck to see her favorite band perform. The lives of strangers Nena and Varnie randomly intersect and they ironically wind up on the same journey–one that becomes filled with humorous culture clashes and a sincere path to self discovery all on a road trip to a California music festival.
“Along the Roadside” features international stars: Faust nominee and German rising star Angelina Haentsch, Lazar Ristovski, lead from Palme d’Or winning “Underground.” Paired up with their American counterparts: Hollywood star and all around badass Michael Madsen (who won Best Supporting Actor Award at IFS Film Festival in Beverly Hills for his role in this film), Craig Collins, Vickilyn Reynolds, Sheldon Bailey, and Alejandro Patino also play roles alongside the film’s male lead, Iman Crosson, also known as “Alphacat” online, who similarly has the disposition of a young Denzel Washington.
along the roadside
awards and accolades
Accolade Competition
2012
Winner
Award of Merit
Feature Film
Vladimir Lisinac (producer)
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
California Independent Film Festival
2013
Winner
Film Scoring Competition
Film Scoring Competition
Cole Bonner (composer)
Vladimir Lisinac (executive producer)
Zoran Lisinac (executive producer)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
California Independent Film Festival
2013
Winner
Slate Award
Best Screenplay
Zoran Lisinac (writer)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
Best Director
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
FEST International Film Festival
2013
Winner
Audience Award
Best Debut
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Vladimir Lisinac (producer)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
FEST International Film Festival
2013
Winner
Jury Prize - National Program
Best Screenplay
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
garden state Film Festival
2013
Winner
Garden State Movie Music Award
Best Vocal Music in a Film
Cole Bonner (music)
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Vladimir Lisinac (producer)
Metakwon Records (production company)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
Peanut Butter
Independent Filmmakers Showcase
IFS Film Festival
2013
Winner
IFS Award
Best Picture
Vladimir Lisinac (producer)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
Best Director
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
Best Male Actor - Dramatic Feature
Michael Madsen (supporting actor)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
Las Vegas International Film Festival
2013
Nominee
Grand Jury Prize
Best Feature Film
Vladimir Lisinac (producer)
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
Mill Valley Film Festival
2013
Nominee
Audience Award
World Cinema Independent
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Vladimir Lisinac (producer)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
Palm Beach International Film Festival
2013
Nominee
Best Feature
Best Feature Film
Vladimir Lisinac (producer)
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
San diego Film Festival
2013
Winner
Audience Award
Best Feature Film
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Vladimir Lisinac (producer)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
San diego Film Festival
2013
Winner
Entertainer Award
Cole Bonner (composer)
Vladimir Lisinac (executive producer)
Zoran Lisinac (executive producer)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
San Francisco indiefest
2013
Winner
Staff Prize
Grand Jury Award
Vladimir Lisinac (producer)
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
sedona international Film Festival
2013
Nominee
Audience Award
Best Feature Film
Vladimir Lisinac (Producer)
Zoran Lisinac (Director)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (Production Company)
Metakwon Filmworks (Production Company)
sonoma international Film Festival
2013
Winner
Audience Award
Best American Independent Feature
Vladimir Lisinac (producer)
Zoran Lisinac (director)
Metakwon Filmworks (production company)
Vladimir Lisinac Productions (production company)
along the roadside
in the press
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