‘Shame and Money’ and ‘Exile’ Director Visar Morina Signs With Cinetic (EXCLUSIVE)
Visar Morina, the director of the acclaimed film 'Shame and Money,' has signed with Cinetic for representation. The film, which won a top prize at Sundance, is now eligible for the 2027 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Morina's work often explores themes of immigration and social realism, reflecting his own experiences as a Kosovar immigrant.
- ▪Visar Morina's film 'Shame and Money' won the Jury Prize at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
- ▪The film is now eligible for the 2027 Academy Awards due to recent rule changes.
- ▪Cinetic Media will represent Morina across all media platforms.
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Home Film News May 19, 2026 9:27pm PT ‘Shame and Money’ and ‘Exile’ Director Visar Morina Signs With Cinetic (EXCLUSIVE) By Brent Lang Plus Icon Brent Lang Executive Editor BrentALang Latest ‘Minotaur,’ Scathing Look at Corruption and Infidelity in Putin’s Russia, Electrifies Cannes With 8-Minute Standing Ovation 12 hours ago Adam Driver and James Gray on Sneaking Out of the ‘Paper Tiger’ Cannes Premiere and How Hollywood Abuses Artists: ‘The System Is Designed to Humiliate You’ 16 hours ago Cannes 2026 Takeaways: Hollywood Stayed Home, AI Came Out of the Closet and ‘Club Kid’ Director Jordan Firstman Made a $17 Million Splash 21 hours ago See All Maria Asselin-Roy Visar Morina, the filmmaker behind the 2026 Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Competition Jury Prize winner “Shame and Money”…
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