Montenegro Film Rendezvous is a pioneering initiative by the Film Centre of Montenegro that brings together Montenegrin and European film professionals
August 23, 2025 - August 25, 2025

Montenegro Film Rendezvous

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2 Speakers

Montenegro Film Rendezvous is a pioneering initiative by the Film Centre of Montenegro that brings together Montenegrin and European film professionals in a vibrant atmosphere of creative exchange and collaboration.

Meet the Speakers

Mike McGee | Chief Creative Officer

Mike McGee is the Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of Framestore, the creative studio behind some of the most iconic work in entertainment and advertising. From Bond to Barbie, Potter to Paddington, and Guinness Surfer to GEICO Gecko, Framestore has won every major industry award, including Oscars, BAFTAs, and Cannes Lions.

Over a career spanning four decades, Mike has worked as a Compositor, a VFX Supervisor, a live action Director and a Creative Leader, helping position Framestore at the forefront of visual effects and technological innovation. 

Mike has always believed in the limitless potential of Framestore’s craft and ingenuity. He loves to explore new and engaging ways to immerse and entertain audiences, looking to continually reframe the possible. 

Alison Turner | Global Director Operations and Infrastructure

Alison was one of the original founders of Framestore along with Mike McGee and three other business partners. She went on to set up and manage a second Framestore office in Barcelona, before moving over to the client side, working for TV branding company, Lambie-Nairn on campaigns across Europe and North America. Alison returned to Framestore to set up their Montréal studio before becoming their Global Director of Operations and Infrastructure.

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Mike McGee
Founder & Chief Creative Officer
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Alison Turner
Global Director, Operations & Infrastructure
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Reframing Reality

16:45 - 18:20pm CEST 24th August 2025 | Lovćen Room, Lazure Hotel and Marina

Behind every breathtaking visual moment in cinema lies incredible artistry and innovation. Framestore has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible for nearly four decades!

From bringing Paddington to life to creating the stunning zero-gravity sequences in Gravity, from the magical creatures of Harry Potter to the pink-perfect world of Barbie - this visual effects powerhouse has shaped the way we experience stories on screen.

With 6 Academy Awards, 10 BAFTAs, and 18 Emmys under their belt, this London-based visual effects giant employs 3,000+ talented artists across the globe, making them Europe's largest production house.

Mike McGee and Alison Turner will share their industry insights at Montenegro Film Rendezvous 2025.