THE TEAM

Lucas Neagu

Festival Director, President of the Jury

Born in Timișoara in the spring of 2000, Lucas Neagu is a Gopo Awards–nominated, internationally awarded and acclaimed film director, screenwriter, and producer. With two feature films, five short films, and one documentary under his belt — and recently developing theatre works as well — Lucas is already hailed as one of the most promising young authors in Romanian cinema and among young artists in general. With no formal film school background, he continues to push boundaries and encourages local and national filmmaking communities to create art in any shape or form.
Timing, his debut feature film, screened nationwide with both commercial and critical success and was awarded at several international film festivals. Nothing More and Nothing Different, his second feature film, is due for release in 2026 and stars acclaimed national actors Marian Râlea and Ana Ciontea. Committed to exploring relevant social issues concerning his generation, Lucas Neagu continues to build a body of work that is subtle, evocative, and deeply human.

Miruna Conțiu

Creative Director

Born in 2004, Miruna studies acting in German at the West University of Timișoara. She will make her feature film debut in 2025 and has performed on the stages of several national and international theatres, including the Radu Stanca National Theatre in Sibiu and Theater Chemnitz im Spinnbau. She has a strong passion for various creative arts and set design.

George Denis

Member of the Jury

Acclaimed composer George Denis is the most frequent collaborator of director Lucas Neagu and a voting member of the World Soundtrack Academy (WSA). In 2025, George was selected as the winner of the Oticons Faculty International Film Music Competition, which granted him mentorship from esteemed composers during the 2025 FMF Young Talent Award Workshops. He was also chosen as a composer-in-residence for the 2025 Contemporary Music Festival in Bled. His concert work Glas is scheduled to be performed by major European orchestras.

Andrei Maxim

Marketing Manager

Founder of AM Media and producer for the West University of Timișoara, Andrei Maxim is a talented brand developer and promoter. He previously worked on Lucas Neagu’s first feature film as a First Assistant Camera, where he and Lucas developed a strong, trusting relationship. Subsequently, he oversaw the social media presence of Timing during its national release, managing a full-scale marketing campaign.

THE HOST

Habitat

Cultural Hub for Art, Education and Dialogue

Habitat is a creative and community-driven space in Timișoara, designed for ideas to meet people. It hosts cultural events, workshops, exhibitions, and conversations, bringing together artists, thinkers, and curious minds in a relaxed, open atmosphere. A place to create, connect, and feel at home.

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