Thus, a member of the AGRFT committee is said to have rejected a young candidate: "You're only suitable for adult films!"

A member of the commission at the Academy of Drama, Film, Radio and Television (AGRFT) reportedly rejected a young candidate during an audition, stating, “You’re only suitable for adult films!” The incident occurred during the entrance exams for the study of dramatic acting at AGRFT in Ljubljana, which are known for being rigorous and multi-tiered. Candidates must prepare extensive materials before their first appearance before the commission, including multiple texts, poems, and prose works. Alisa Milićević, who gained wider recognition through her role in the film Čao Bela, participated in this year’s auditions. She revealed how her first round went, what the commission asked of her, and how far she managed to progress. In advance, candidates must select and prepare several different pieces with which they will present themselves to the commission. “For the first round, you choose and prepare three monologues, two poems, and one prose work,” she explained. These materials must be sent to the academy along with documentation, giving the commission some basic information about the candidate before the meeting. “All the material is sent together with a biography, photo, and medical certificate. So you're already known to them before you even arrive.” Upon arriving, the commission initially allowed her to choose which poem she wanted to perform, but she ended up performing both. For the monologues, the decision was left to the commission. Among the three she had prepared and previously submitted, they selected two that they wished to see. The commission continuously guided her interpretation and gave new requests, which she had to respond to immediately in front of them. “They give suggestions on how to act and in what ways to convey certain messages,” she described. This method is part of the officially defined exam process at AGRFT, which includes interpreting prepared texts, additional tasks assigned by the commission, and improvisation. She advanced to the second round. Her performance in the first round was sufficient to qualify her for the next stage. According to official data from the academy, only 22 candidates made it to the second round. The continuation included dental and speech therapy examinations, assessment of vocal skills and language proficiency, listening skills, and ability in body movement art. Candidates were thus subjected to further evaluations after the initial theatrical test. Official guidelines also include assessments of physical expression and spatial movement, as well as discussions on theatrical, cultural, and general artistic questions. “I wasn’t accepted,” she stated. On the final list, published on July 8, ten candidates successfully completed the special talent examination for the study of dramatic acting. After the consultations following the entrance exams, Alisa received detailed feedback from the commission. She mentioned that they particularly highlighted her strong presence, which quickly draws attention. “They told me I have a calmness within me that makes me stand out and be interesting. They emphasized that this is very useful in film because it allows me to take control of the frame's attention,” she explained. “They also advised me to learn how to manage this presence, especially in theater, because otherwise I might come off as somewhat overdone.” The process clearly aims at identifying talents, yet experiences vary among candidates. One candidate, with whom we spoke, shared that she has taken part in entrance exams at AGRFT three times. On one occasion, she allegedly heard a comment from a member of the commission that was difficult to interpret as constructive professional criticism. The member reportedly said, “You’re only suitable for adult films.” There is a notable difference between professional evaluation, which can indicate that a candidate is not yet suitable for a specific program, and personal remarks that could be perceived as humiliating.