FILM CREW Writer and Director Jan Cvitkovič Producers Jan Cvitkovič, Janez Burger Director of Photography Simon Tanšek Editor Miloš Kalusek Composer Aldo Ivančić Art Directors Vasja Kokelj, Andraž Trkman Sound Designer Boštjan Kačičnik Costume Designers Polonca Valentinčič, Beti Njari Make up Artist Alenka Nahtigal Executive Producers Petra Bašin, Jožko Rutar

ACTORS Pero Gregor Baković Shooki Drago Milinović Ida Sonja Savić Renata Mojca Fatur Johnny Domen Remškar Dedo Brane Grubar Vilma Nataša Matjašec Vilma's husband Zoran Dževerdanović Renata's father Vlado Novak Adriana Nada Žnidaršič Yaka Drago Širok Bartender Primož Petkovšek Badguys Ludvik Bagari, Pepi Radonjič, Emil Cerar Psihiatrist Pavle Ravnohrib Adriana's husband Demeter Bitenc Widow Nataša Burger

Writer and Director JAN CVITKOVIČ

scriptwriter, director, actor and archeologyst Born in 1966. Gravehopping (2005) is his second feature film. Filmography: Script for the short theatrical film Robbery of the Century (1995, made in 1998). Grossman’ award for the script. The film won awards at the film festivals in Klagenfurt (Juvenalle 2000) and Krakow, and reached the finals of the student film festival in Tel Aviv. Scriptwriter (together with Janez Burger) and the main actor of the feature-length film Idle Running (dir. Janez Burger, 1999). Awarded for the best script (2nd Festival of Slovenian Films, Portorož 1999), The Best Actor Award (2nd Festival of Slovenian Films, Portorož 1999), the Yves Montand Award - Best Actor of the festival (MFF Molodist, Kiev 1999), the Best Actor Award (MFF Cottbus 1999), the Best Actor Award (MFF Faces of Love, Moscow 2000). The film receieved a total of 20 domestic and international awards. Wrote select scripts for the documentary television serial Switch off. Scriptwriter and director of the feature film Bread and Milk (2001) Award Lion of the future – best first film at the Venice IFF. Beside this film was awarded at 4th Festival of Slovenian filmsin Portorož (2001) with awards of Stop magazine for Best Actor and Actress (Peter Musevski, Sonja Savić), at the IFF Cottbus – Special Prize (Main Jury), Don Quiotte - Prize of the International Federation of Film Clubs (FICC/IFFC Jury), Special Mention (Fipresci Jury),Special Mention (Audience Jury), at Ljubljana International film festival- Kingfisher Award - Best Film in program Perspective (Festival Jury), at IFF in Bratislava – Best Actor Award (Peter Musevski), Special Mention (Fipresci Jury). Scriptwriter and director of TV series Death is far away (2002). Series was nominated for Prix Italia (2002) as one of three best TV series of the year in Europe. Scriptwriter and director of the short film Heart is a piece of meat (2003) International premiere at competitive section Corto Cortissimo at Venice IFF 2004 , Special Jury Mention at IFF Cottbus (2004) Award for Best Short Film at IFF in Gijon (2004), Best Actor Award (Primož Petkovšek) at IFF Benicassim (2005). Scriptwriter and director of the feature film Gravehopping (2005).

Producer JANEZ BURGER

Born in Kranj, Slovenia, in 1965. He graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Ljubljana. In 1989 he transferred to FAMU (Film and TV Directing) in Prague, the Czech Republic. He graduated in 1996 and moved back to Ljubljana, Slovenia. In 1998 he founded Burgerteater independent experimental theatrical studio (he directed two performances, Piki and Roni in1999 and Miss Margaret in 2000). He is also co-founder of the production company Staragara (he produced feature film Gravehopping (directed by Jan Cvitković, 2005). He directed a numerous short films during his studies at Famu, many of them were awarded. The low-budget film Idle Running (V leru; 35 mm, b/w, 90 minutes, 1999) is his feature film debut, internationally premiered in the competition at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 1999. Film has been shown at most than 50 international film festivals, among others in Montreal, Toronto, Pusan, Thessaloniki, Mar del Plata, Sarajevo, Montpellier, Cottbus, Kiev, Trieste, Moscow, Palm Springs, New York, Minneapollis, Sydney, Jerusalem, Goteborg, Belgrade... Film also received 20 international awards including Grand Prix Awards for the Best Feature Film at the film festivals in Cottbus (Germany), Alpe Adria Cinema Trieste (Italy), Faces of Love Film Festival in Moscow (Russia) and the Slovene Film Festival in Portorož Different awards for film or actors and special jury mentions at the film festivals in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Kiev (Ukraine), Montpellier (France), Brussels (Belgium) and Milan (Italy). His second feature film, Ruins (Ruševine; 35 mm, in colour, 100 minutes, 2004) received different awards at the Slovene Film Festival in Ljubljana, including Vesna for Best Film, Vesna for Director, Audience Award and numerous awards for individual achievements: Vesna for Main Actor (Darko Rundek), Main Actress (Nataša Matjašec), Supporting Actor (Matjaž Tribušon), Supporting Actress (Nataša Burger), Camera (Simon Tanšek), Music (Drago Ivanuša)... Film was internationally premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2005. At film festival in Lecce (2005) Ruins get special jury award Reale Mutua Assicurazioni.

Director of photography SIMON TANŠEK

Born in 1973 in Trbovlje, Slovenia. Completed his studies in 1999 and received a master's degree in film and television camera at the Prague Academy FAMU, The Czech Republic. Expressive photography has always been one of his passions, and he has also exhibited his works. He is a member of the Hrastnik Photo Club. Worked as a director of photography on the following full length feature films: Idle Running (d. J. Burger, 1999), Vladimir ( TV film, d. Zoran Živulović, 2002), Peterka, the Year of Decision (documentary, d. Vlado Skafar, 2003 - together with two other directors of photography), The Ruins (2004), Gravehopping (d. J. Cvitkovič, 2005), Tuning (d. I. Šterk, 2005). Worked also as a director of photography on several short films and commercial & music spots. More information on http://www.simontansek.com

Film editor MILOŠ KALUSEK

Born in 1968 in Chrudim, The Czech Republic. Studied editing for film and TV at the Prague FAMU, The Czech Republic. Edited a number of short films directed by A. Žumbergar, B. Slama and J. Burger. Worked as a film editor on the following full length feature films: Idle Running (d. J. Burger, 1999), The Ruins (d. J Burger, 2004) in Gravehopping (d. J. Cvitkovič, 2005)

Composer ALDO IVANČIĆ

Born in 1959 in Pula. He was member of cult music group Borghesia. In his long career colaborates in production of more than 50 LP's of different authors. He prepared music for numerous theatre and dance performances. At the moment he is very active at the group Bast and percussionist group The Stroj. He prepred music for feature films Guardian of the Frontier (d. M. Weiss, 2001) and Gravehopping (2005), as also music for TV series New World (dir. M. Weiss, 2003) and numerous documentary films.

Art Director ANDRAŽ TRKMAN

Born 1974 in Koper, Slovenia. Graduauted painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Italy. Art director in feature films Idle Running (d. J. Burger, 1999), Bread and Milk (d. J. Cvitković, 2001), Desperado Tonic (first episode, d. Boris Petković 2004) in Gravehopping (2005) and in short feature La luna ci guarda (r. Matteo Oleotto, 2001). Art director for various music video clips, interior designer...

Art Director VASJA KOKELJ

Born 1966 in Šempeter, Slovenia. Graduauted painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Italy. Set decorator in feature film Idle Running (d. J. Burger, 1999). art director in feature films Bread and Milk (d. J. Cvitković, 2001), Desperado Tonic (first episode, dir. Boris Petković, 2004) in Gravehopping (2005), and in short feature Beatiful Kreplje (d. Dario Frandolič, 2000). Art director and set decorator for various theatre performances.

Costume Designer POLONA VALENTINČIČ

Born 1970 in Postojna, Slovenia. She studied Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Italy. She designs silver jewelry, fashion design, costumes and made visual arts. Worked as costume designer in feature films Idle Running (d. J. Burger, 1999) in Bread and Milk (d. J. Cvitkovič, 2001) and Gravehopping (2005).

Costume Designer BETI NJARI

Born 1970 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. She studied Comparative Literature at the Faculty of Filosophy of the University of Ljubljana. Costume design in feature films Bread and milk (d. J. Cvitkovič, 2001) in Gravehopping (2005) in kratkem filmu Hear is a piece of Meat (2003).

Makeup Artist ALENKA NAHTIGAL

Born in 1966 in Ljubljana. In 1965, graduated at the Ljubljana Secondary School of Design and Photography. Since 1987, she has worked as a makeup artist for film and television industry and participated in several international film and theatre co-productions. Since 2003, she has also been a lecturer and mentor at the Ljubljana Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television. Worked as a makeup artist for the following feature films: Remington (d. D. Kozole, 1988), Grandma Goes South (d. V. V. Anžlovar, 1991), When I Close My Eyes (d. Franci Slak, 1993), Gipsy Eyes (r. V. V. Anžlovar, 1994), Halgato (r. Andrej Mlakar, 199x), Outsider (r. Andrej Košak, 1997), The Wounds (d. Srđan Dragojević, 199x), Poker (r. V. V. Anžlovar, 2001), Sweet Dreams (d. Sašo Podgoršek, 2001), Ljubljana (r. I. Šterk, 2002), Head Noise (r. A. Košak, 2002), Blind Spot (d. Hanna A. W. Slak, 2002), The Ruins (d. J Burger, 2004), Gravehopping (2005).

Gregor Baković – Pero

Born 1969 in Ljubljana. He finished his studies at Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and TV (AGRFT) in Ljubljana. He works in the Slovene National Theatre SNG Drama in Ljubljana. Till now he acts in following films Goat survived (dir. S. Podgoršek, 1991, short), Balkanski revolveraši (dir. M. Weiss, 1991, short ),and feature films The Birth of Lear (1993), Carmen (dir. M. Pevec, 1995), Express, Express (dir. I. Šterk, 1995), Sweet Dreams (dir. S. Podgoršek, 2001) and Gravehopping (2005).

Drago Milinović - Shooki

Born in 1968 in Ljubljana. He is member of Ana Monro Theatre. He appeared in feature films Idle Running (dir. J. Burger, 1999), Last Supper (dir. M. Javšnik, 2001) and Gravehopping (2005) and short films Forward (1999), The Robbery of the Century (1998) in A.M. (1998).

Sonja Savić - Ida

Born 1961 in Čačak (Yugoslavia). One of the most famous Yugoslav film actresses. Played as an amateur actress in secondary school, finished Faculty for Drama Art (FDU) in Belgrade. For her roles she received many domestic and international awards including Golden Arena (Festival of Yugoslav feature films in Pula). For her role of Sonja in Bread and milk (2001), she received Best Suppoting Actress Prize (awarded by the Jury of Stop Magazine) at the 4th Festival of Slovenian Films (Portorož, 2001). She played in more than 20 films. Selected films: Living like all normal people (dir. Miloš Radivojevič, 1982), Zuckerwasser (dir. Svetislav Prelić, 1983), Balkan Spy (dir. Božidar Nikolić & Dušan Kovačević, 1984), Strangler vs. strangler (dir. Slobodan Šijan, 1984), Una (dir. M. Radivojević, 1984), Life is beautiful (dir. Boro Drašković, 1985), The decline of rock’n’roll (one episode, dir. Zoran Pezo, 1989), We are not angels (dir. Srdjan Dragojević, 1992), Belgrade Follies (dir. Goran Marković, 1995), Bread and Milk (2001), Desperado Tonic (fourth episode, dir. Zoran Živulović, 2004) and Gravehopping (2005)

Mojca Fatur – Renata

Born 1978 in Koper. She graduated acting at Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and TV (AGRFT) in Ljubljana . She is free lance actress. She acts in feature films Idle Running (dir. J. Burger, 1999) and Gravehopping (2005) and short films Lesi returns (2000), Silence before storm (2000), Road (2000) and Heart is a piece of meat (2003).

Nataša Matjašec – Vilma

Born in 1967 in Murska Sobota, Slovenia. Received a master's degree in acting at the Ljubljana Academy for Theatre, Radio, Film and Television. Since 1995 a free lance actress and performer, working with several professional theatres (Slovenian Youth Theatre, Slovenian national theatres SNG Drama in Ljubljana and Maribor), and independent companies (The Atol Project, E.P.I. Centre). Played in several short films and video productions, including Homo Erectus(d. Ema Kugler, 2000) and Phantom (d. Ema Kugler, 2003), co-authored the screenplay for feature film Outsider (d. Andrej Košak, 1996) and directed a fiction-documentary film Tiigra (2001), which she also produced together with Studio Arkadena. Full length feature films: Grandma Goes South (d. Vinci V. Anžlovar, 1991), Radio.doc (d. Miran Zupanič, 1995), The Ruins (2004), Gravehopping Received several awards for her film roles, including two Stop magazine awards for best actress of the year (in 1992, for her role of Laura in Grandma Goes South, and in 2004 for her role of Žana in The Ruins) and two Vesna awards, one for the best leading actress (for her role of Žana in The Ruins), and the other for her direction of Tiigra.

Brane Grubar – Dedo

Born in 1941. Professional actor. He cooperates with Slovene National Theatre SNG Drama in Ljubljana. In films he acts from 1968. He was acted in The Fifth Ambush (dir. F. Kosmač, 1968), Lion is Coming (dir. B. Hladnik, 1972), White Grass (dir. B. Hldnik, 1976), Hang on, Doggy (dir. J. Kavčič, 1977), Farewell until the Next War (dir. Ž. Pavlovič, 1980), ,Wasteland (dir. J. Gale, 1982), The Years of Decision (dir. B. Vrhovec, 1984), Our Man (dir. J. Pogačnik, 1985), Times Devoid of Fairy Tales (dir. B. Hladnik, 1986), Long Live Freedom (dir. R. Ranfl, 1987), Love is the Ruin of Us All (dir. J. Gale, 1987), Summer in a Sea-Shell (dir. T Štiglic, 1988), Cafe Astoria (dir. J Pogačnik, 1989), Triangle (dir. J. Pervanje, 1991), Ode To The Poet (dir. M. Srebotnjak, 2001), (A)torsion (dir. S. Arsenijević, 2002, short) and Gravehopping (2005).