Film director and university professor Goran Marković has revealed that he found out indirectly through his doctoral students that he is no longer employed as a professor at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad.

“I haven’t heard anything from the Academy; only one student forwarded me a screenshot of messages from new professors handling the subjects I used to teach,” Marković shared with Radio Free Europe (RFE).

He suspects that the Academy of Arts’ decision stems from his support for the ongoing student protests in Serbia and his public declaration that he wouldn’t continue while the faculty is blocked.

Marković told RFE/RL he is “not disappointed by the decision” from the Novi Sad Academy of Arts.

Previously, Marković announced this development on his Facebook page, indicating that he signed a contract to extend his teaching role at the Academy last fall.

“However, after the tragedy in Novi Sad and the onset of the student blockade of the Academy, I was informed that classes were postponed until further notice. Since then, no one has reached out to me,” Marković mentioned on Facebook.

He taught the Poetics of Great Directors course at the Novi Sad Academy of Arts.

RFE/RL reached out to the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad for comment but received no response regarding the cancellation of Professor Marković’s engagement or the reasons behind it.

Marković is known for his works in Yugoslav cinema, including “Special Education”, “Masters, Masters”, “Smallpox Vera”, and “Already Seen.” He also teaches film directing at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade.

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