Bojana Novakovic

Novakovic’s not just hanging around backstage—she’s right in the thick of it, juggling roles as a Serbian translator for both theatre and film. That means she’s the bridge between scripts, actors, directors, and the nuance of language, making sure nothing gets lost when stories cross from Serbian to another tongue (or vice versa). It’s not just about translating word-for-word; it’s about capturing the vibe, the cultural quirks, and even the jokes that only make sense if you grew up hearing them. Sometimes she’ll be on set, script in hand, fixing a line so it actually lands in Serbian, or helping an actor sound like they didn’t just Google Translate their way through a scene. It’s a behind-the-scenes gig, but honestly, without folks like Novakovic, a ton of meaning and emotion would just… evaporate. So if you’re watching a Serbian movie or play and everything feels spot-on, you can bet there’s someone like her making it work.

So, growing up wasn’t exactly a walk in the park. Barely had a handful of friends, and honestly, school felt like a battleground half the time. Bullies? Oh yeah, they were a regular part of the routine. You’d think after a while you’d get used to it, but nope. Every day just had this weird tension, like you never knew who’d be gunning for you next. That’s the thing about being on the outside looking in—you get a lot of time to observe, to notice all the little stuff most people miss. It’s not all doom and gloom though; sometimes you figure out who you really are when you’re not busy trying to fit in. And, hey, maybe being alone gives you a weird sort of freedom. Or maybe it's just survival mode, who knows? But those days stick with you. Every awkward lunch, every snide comment, every time you wished you could just disappear. It shapes you, for better or worse.