{{Short description|Australian film director}} {{Use Australian English|date=June 2024}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} thumb '''Steve Ravic''' (born Stipe Ravić; 19 November 1973 in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian film director, producer, writer and editor,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Steve Ravic - The Screen Guide|url=https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/p/Steve-Ravic/29661/,%20https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/p/Steve-Ravic/29661/|access-date=2021-04-19|website=Screen Australia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=VmuzejAspira |date=2023-05-02 |title=STEVE RAVIC |url=https://virtualnimuzej.aspira.hr/en/steve-ravic/ |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Aspira Virtualni Muzej iseljeništva Dalmacije |language=en-US}}</ref> who is also known for his work in the music industry, journalism and public speaking and mentoring engagements.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-05|title=Moda, ljepota, umjetnost i glazba u čarobnoj Korčuli|url=https://www.showbizzmagazin.com/moda-ljepota-umjetnost-i-glazba-u-carobnoj-korculi/|access-date=2021-04-19|website=Show Bizz Magazin|language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=World Top Model Croatia Competition Coming to Korčula|url=https://www.total-croatia-news.com/lifestyle/28942-world-top-model-croatia-competition-coming-to-korcula|access-date=2021-04-19|website=www.total-croatia-news.com|language=en-gb}}</ref>
After a career in investigative journalism and producing public television and radio, Ravic went on to create live concert coverage,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=2004-08-03|title=DUNGEON Complete Work On New Album|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dungeon-complete-work-on-new-album/|access-date=2021-04-19|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref> music videos<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-19|title=CROSSON – Australian Glam Rock Warriors Release New Album 'Invincible'|url=https://rockclub40.com/crosson-australian-glam-rock-warriors-release-new-album-invincible/|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Rock Club 40|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-12-01|title=Knightmare's new album is now available for purchase {{!}} Metal Obsession|url=http://www.metalobsession.net/2012/12/01/knightmares-new-album-is-now-available-for-purchase/|access-date=2021-04-19|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-11-30|title=TERRAPHOBIA|url=https://australianmusician.com.au/terraphobia/|access-date=2021-04-19|website=Australian Musician Magazine}}</ref> and feature ‘rockumentary’ films internationally since the 1990s.
He has collaborated with Neil Johnson<ref>{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=2006-02-05|title=MANOWAR Video Director NEIL JOHNSON Speaks|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/manowar-video-director-neil-johnson-speaks/|access-date=2021-04-15|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref> on several film and music related projects and worked with various music artists all over the world including Edguy,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Metal-Rules.com: Edguy Down Under - 2002|url=https://www.metal-rules.com/concerts/edguy/EdguyAus/edguydownunder.htm?fbclid=IwAR36OJTxcWrZMVl7rdfAuKvtYJWU_Pcp8lzCd7WC7oAh7IwkDIpdxVS4F68|access-date=2021-04-19|website=www.metal-rules.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Edguy Tour Wrap|url=https://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/threads/edguy-tour-wrap.157255/|access-date=2021-04-19|website=Ultimate Metal - Heavy Metal Forum and Community|language=en-US}}</ref> Doro,<ref name=":1" /> Manowar, Gamma Ray,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=METAL WARRIORS - VOL. I|url=https://www.rockhard.de/reviews/metal-warriors-vol.-i_277077.html|access-date=2021-04-19|website=ROCK HARD Heavy-Metal-Magazin|language=en}}</ref> Rhapsody, Destruction, The Poodles,<ref>{{Cite web|last=BraveWords|title=THE POODLES Premier Video For 'Cuts Like A Knife'|url=https://bravewords.com/news/the-poodles-premier-video-for-cuts-like-a-knife|access-date=2021-04-15|website=bravewords.com|date=17 February 2011 |language=en}}</ref> Dungeon,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dungeon - 100% Pure Aussie Heavy Metal: The End Of Dungeon|url=https://www.lord.net.au/dungeon/press_release_dungeon_end.php|access-date=2021-04-19|website=www.lord.net.au}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=BraveWords|title=DUNGEON - DVD Due In Australia, New Album Completed|url=https://bravewords.com/news/dungeon-dvd-due-in-australia-new-album-completed|access-date=2021-04-19|website=bravewords.com|date=3 August 2004 |language=en}}</ref> Paragon,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Blabbermouth|date=2006-06-18|title=PARAGON Film First-Ever Video|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/paragon-film-first-ever-video/|access-date=2021-04-19|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref> Black Majesty<ref>{{Cite web|last=BraveWords|title=BLACK MAJESTY To Support BLIND GUARDIAN On Australian Dates|url=https://bravewords.com/news/black-majesty-to-support-blind-guardian-on-australian-dates?fbclid=IwAR1FQXnTqBArSUgY7UBenbflrpK9BYIe6RCmf995BES5mhygFYtjfiL0r50|access-date=2021-04-19|website=bravewords.com|date=21 May 2011 |language=en}}</ref> MYSTERY and Thompson, including the artists world-record breaking ticketed concert in Zagreb attended by 504,000 people.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Na Thompsonov koncert u Širokom Brijegu, u grad s oko 30.000 stanovnika slilo se skoro dva puta više ljudi|url=https://www.cro-portal.com/glazba/na-thompsonov-koncert-u-sirokom-brijegu-u-grad-s-oko-30-000-stanovnika-slilo-se-skoro-dva-puta-vise-ljudi?fbclid=IwAR17sKqmNq8i8AGAI4h5Eb_7M5HifgB-7MRn7P5vRAwo0ysokZOu7EVPV_s|access-date=2021-04-19|website=www.cro-portal.com| date=22 August 2019 |language=hr-hr}}</ref>
Having branched out from music related projects, Ravic began to focus on feature films, most recently working with artist Charles Billich<ref>{{Cite web|title=Charles Billich i Steve Ravic najavljuju novi igrani film "My Way" u kojemu mogu sudjelovati i članovi hrvatske zajednice|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/croatian/audio/charles-billich-i-steve-ravic-najavljuju-novi-igrani-film-my-way-u-kojemu-mogu-sudjelovati-i-clanovi-hrvatske-zajednice?fbclid=IwAR17sKqmNq8i8AGAI4h5Eb_7M5HifgB-7MRn7P5vRAwo0ysokZOu7EVPV_s|access-date=2021-04-19|website=SBS Your Language|language=hr}}</ref> on the completed documentary ''Billich: Beyond the Canvas''<ref>{{Cite web|last=scheme=AGLSTERMS. AglsAgent; corporateName=Wodonga Council; address=104 Hovell St|first=Wodonga|date=2019-05-24|title=Wodonga Council — Archive|url=https://www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/newsroom/archive/bme-featuring-in-documentary-destined-for-cannes-film-festival?fbclid=IwAR3FXmTWsyE9jUIiFBKYPelL4pzj5b4rMAq1o_I8_Jm4v_FLm2gGHFEP-SU|access-date=2021-04-19|website=Wodonga Council}}</ref> and also returning to investigative journalism to research for the development of the Billich biopic ''My Way''<ref name=":0" /> as well as completing action/thriller ''Hotel Underground'' which premiered at Cannes and is released worldwide by ITN starring the likes of the Cowboy James Storm, Andy McPhee, Tracey Birdsall and Kaori Kawabuchi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hotel Underground (2021) - The Screen Guide - Screen Australia |url=https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/hotel-underground-2021/39672/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=www.screenaustralia.gov.au |language=en}}</ref>
In 2025 Ravic completed a follow up documentary on Charles Billich called ''Billich 90'' which premiered at Cannes on May 15, 2025, to symbolically coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Bleiburg tragedy where Communist Yugoslavia committed war crimes on fleeing Ustaše forces.<ref name="CroPortal">{{Cite web |last=CroPortal |date=2025-06-03 |title=Majestic sjaj u Cannesu: Hrvatska priča koja je osvojila Francusku rivijeru |url=https://cro-portal.com/magazin/majestic-sjaj-u-cannesu-hrvatska-prica-koja-je-osvojila-francusku-rivijeru |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=Cro Portal |language=hr-hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fantov |first=Suzana |date=2025-05-08 |title=Majestic film celebrates 90 years of Billich at Cannes |url=https://vjesnik.com.au/2025/05/majestic-film-celebrates-90-years-of-billich-at-cannes/ |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=Hrvatski Vjesnik |language=en-US}}</ref>
Ravic continues to write feature stories for the leading international Croatian newspaper from Australia, Vjesnik (Croatian Herald) and Croportal from Croatia and engages in various events like Top Model competitions and community events like hosting multicultural fashion parades.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Croatian Herald 7th September, 2022 by hrvatskivjesnik_croatianherald - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/hrvatskivjesnik_croatianherald/docs/croat_herald_07092022 |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=issuu.com |date=6 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
Ravic has also spoken at many prominent seminars and conferences including panel discussions and other types of speaking engagements with other public figures and leaders in their respective fields. Ravic spoke at the ACAP conference in Zagreb where other speakers included former President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic and Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zagreb 2023 Booklet.pdf |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kF8GPrmnsL6U81ZmK2506Yd4OxZuYv1-/view |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Google Docs}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=mojadomo |date=2024-06-05 |title=U HRVATSKOJ MATICI ISELJENIKA U ZAGREBU PREDSTAVLJENO DVADESET ČETVEROGODIŠNJE STVARALAŠTVO HRVATSKE ISELJENIČKE LIRIKE IZ NEW YORKA |url=https://moja-domovina.net/2024/06/05/u-hrvatskoj-matici-iseljenika-u-zagrebu-predstavljeno-dvadeset-cetverogodisnje-stvaralastvo-hrvatske-iseljenicke-lirike-iz-new-yorka/ |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Moja Domovina |language=hr}}</ref>
Ravic was also awarded by the Croatian Club for International Cooperation (a United Nations member in New York) for his dedication to truth, justice, and the promotion of human rights, as well as for his efforts in establishing and opening an arts complex called the Arts Villa in Melbourne, Australia housing Majestic Film and the Billich Museum and Gallery with a goal to promote and provide networking opportunities for creators in various arts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Staff |date=2025-03-19 |title=A New Home For The Arts With A Croatian Flavour |url=https://www.vjesnik.com.au/2025/03/a-new-home-for-the-arts-with-a-croatian-flavour/ |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=Hrvatski Vjesnik |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-06 |title=STEVE RAVIĆ I CHARLES BILLICH: Naša je misija ispričati svijetu pravu hrvatsku priču - Fenix Magazin |url=https://fenix-magazin.de/steve-ravic-i-charles-billich-nasa-je-misija-ispricati-svijetu-pravu-hrvatsku-pricu/ |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=fenix-magazin.de |language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hrvati u Australiji - Novi dom za umjetnost s hrvatskim dodirom |url=https://hia.com.hr/iseljenistvo/vijesti-iz-iseljenistva/item/43804-hrvati-u-australiji-novi-dom-za-umjetnost-s-hrvatskim-dodirom |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=hia.com.hr |language=hr-hr}}</ref> Steve Ravic has been involved in investigative reporting into injustices carried out on famous artist Charles Billich. The campaign has been acknowledged in the Senate at Federal Parliament of Australia by Senator Hollie Hughes on May 10, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=mojadomo |date=2024-02-17 |title=Nezaboravna večer u Billich Art Gallery u Sydney |url=https://moja-domovina.net/2024/02/17/nezaboravna-vecer-u-billich-art-gallery-u-sydney/ |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Moja Domovina |language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBv8YGCFnYk |title=Municipality of Lovran refuses to return artwork of Australian artist Charles Billich: Hollie Hughes |date=2023-05-09 |last=Senator Hollie Hughes |access-date=2025-02-16 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
Ravic and Majestic Film showcased Croatian filmmaker Branko Peric<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-06-01 |title=STEVE RAVIĆ: Majestic Film na Cannesu zajedno sa "Hajdukom" i "Divom" - Fenix Magazin |url=https://fenix-magazin.de/steve-ravic-majestic-film-na-cannesu-za-jedno-sa-hajdukom-i-divom/ |access-date=2025-02-16 |work=Fenix Magazin |language=hr-HR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Filmovi "Hajduk" i "Diva" predstavljeni na Filmskom festivalu u Cannesu |url=https://bljesak.info/kultura/film-tv/filmovi-hajduk-i-diva-predstavljeni-na-filmskom-festivalu-u-cannesu/455177 |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Bljesak.info |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Napadati Marka Perkovića u medijima jednako je napadu na hrvatski identitet' |url=https://www.vecernji.hr/showbiz/napadati-marka-perkovica-u-medijima-jednako-je-napadu-na-hrvatski-identitet-1775699 |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=www.vecernji.hr |language=hr}}</ref> from Bosnia andHercegovina at Cannes. His efforts have been acknowledged by major press in Croatia,Bosnia and Herzegovina and other European publications.<ref name="CroPortal"/>
In 2025, Ravic hosted thepremiere of the film Diva by Branko Perić at the Cannes Market. Ravic is producing and directing a documentary<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-04 |title=Jutarnji list - Doletjeli u Zagreb iz Australije s posebnim zadatkom: Ako ste ovdje zbog Thompsona, javite nam se... |url=https://www.jutarnji.hr/vijesti/zagreb/doletjeli-u-zagreb-iz-australije-s-posebnim-zadatkom-ako-ste-ovdje-zbog-thompsona-javite-nam-se-15600583 |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=www.jutarnji.hr |language=hr-hr}}</ref> about the biggest ticketed concert in the world featuring Thompson and his fans, the Croatian people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Je li ovo Thompsonov najveći obožavatelj? Hrvat iz Australije o pjevaču snima dokumentarac: "To hrvatskom narodu treba" |url=https://dnevnik.hr/vijesti/hrvatska/hrvat-iz-australije-rezira-film-o-thompsonu---922755.html |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=Dnevnik.hr |language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iz Sydneyja došao u Zagreb zbog Thompsona, snima film: "Bit će prikazan globalno" |url=https://www.index.hr/clanak.aspx?id=2686902 |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=www.index.hr |language=hr}}</ref>
Steve Ravic is an advocate for veterans,<ref>{{Cite web |last=mojadomo |date=2025-02-11 |title=PROJEKT "HRVATI UJEDINJENI KRAVATOM" PREDSTAVLJEN U NOVOM DOMU ZA UMJETNOSTI U MELBOURNEU |url=https://moja-domovina.net/2025/02/11/projekt-hrvati-ujedinjeni-kravatom-predstavljen-u-novom-domu-za-umjetnosti-u-melbourneu/ |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=Moja Domovina |language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=croatiaweek |date=2025-02-12 |title=Croatian tie project showcased at Melbourne's new arts venue |url=https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatian-tie-project-showcased-at-melbournes-new-arts-venue/ |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=Croatia Week |language=en}}</ref> Ravic has been vocally lobbying for better support for veterans including opportunities to engage more in society and contribute more to their communities.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IUfzVb7Wm0 |title=ACAP 2023 (with Steve Ravic) |date=2025-07-25 |last=MAJESTIC FILM |access-date=2025-07-28 |via=YouTube}}</ref> This also includes himself providing platforms for filmmakers and artists effected by war hosting them and helping promote their projects or contributions to the arts at major events like the Cannes Film Festival where Ravic and Majestic Film have a stand annually.
Ravic is often referred to as a cultural ambassador for Croatia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-11 |title=STEVE RAVIĆ: Hrvatska ima priče koje svijet treba čuti, umjesto da ih priča, još uvijek se daje prostor jugoslavenskoj nostalgiji - Fenix Magazin |url=https://fenix-magazin.de/steve-ravic-hrvatska-ima-price-koje-svijet-treba-cuti-umjesto-da-ih-prica-jos-uvijek-se-daje-prostor-jugoslavenskoj-nostalgiji/ |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=fenix-magazin.de |language=hr}}</ref> The Australian Croatian was awarded the Večernjakova Domovnica for his work in film presented by Croatia’s leading daily Večernji List and Fenix in Germany.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Metalac koji osvaja Cannes: Steve Ravić o hrvatskim filmovima, Thompsonu i borbi za prepoznatljivost |url=https://www.vecernji.hr/showbiz/metalac-koji-osvaja-cannes-steve-ravic-o-hrvatskim-filmovima-thompsonu-i-borbi-za-prepoznatljivost-1869267 |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=www.vecernji.hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ružić |first=Marija |date=2025-07-07 |title=Dok institucije spavaju, Steve Ravić brani Hrvatsku na svjetskoj pozornici |url=https://moja-domovina.net/2025/07/07/dok-institucije-spavaju-steve-ravic-brani-hrvatsku-na-svjetskoj-pozornici/ |access-date=2025-07-28 |website=Moja Domovina |language=hr}}</ref>
== Early life == Ravic was (born Stipe Ravic on 19 November 1973) in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Australia to Croatian immigrants that fled communist Yugoslavia during its occupation of Croatia. Ravic was raised in St. Albans (a suburb of Melbourne).<ref>{{Cite web|last=jimjin|date=2016-12-18|title=My Place: film maker Steve Ravic|url=https://northern.starweekly.com.au/uncategorized/my-brimbank-4/|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Northern|language=en-US}}</ref> Ravic grew up in and has become a prominent and active member of the Croatian diaspora community in Australia and has worked with numerous notable Australian Croatians as well as prolific Croatians internationally.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Imgur|title=Collection of Australian-Croatian Newspaper articles of Steve Ravic|url=https://imgur.com/a/fv5Svm9|access-date=2021-09-03|website=Imgur|language=en}}</ref>
== Career ==
In 2003 Ravic promoted a tour for German Metal singer Doro and also co-directed and co-produced ''Doro: Für Immer'' (2003) and ''Doro: 20 Years Anniversary, A Warrior Soul'' (2006), originally broadcast on German TV and released on DVD in 2006.{{citation needed|date=June 2024}}
In 2005/2006, Ravic was recruited by the Australian Government to be a peer / advisor for the Australia Council For The Arts.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/workspace/uploads/files/news/australia_council_annual_report_2005-06.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2021-04-19 |archive-date=2021-05-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506162619/https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/workspace/uploads/files/news/australia_council_annual_report_2005-06.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> His duties included reviewing grant applications and providing professional advice on projects relating to international touring for bands. Ravic eventually resigned his position to be able to focus on his own projects.{{citation needed|date=June 2024}}
In 2007, Ravic completed his first feature film ''Metal Warrior''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-11-30|title=Metal Warrior finally gets released in Australia {{!}} Metal Obsession|url=http://www.metalobsession.net/2011/11/30/metal-warrior-finally-gets-released-in-australia/|access-date=2021-04-19|language=en-US}}</ref> an off-beat street drama directed, written by and starring himself which was released theatrically in Australia in 2010.
In 2010 Frontier Records released Ravic's documentary on Sweden's chart-topping band The Poodles, ''The Poodles: In The Flesh'' which released to awards<ref name=":2" /> and critical acclaim.{{citation needed|date=June 2024}}
In 2014, Ravic completed the film MYSTERY: Born To Rock<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-04-25 |title='Mystery: Born To Rock' Gala Event @ The Astor Theatre, Melbourne 24/04/2014 {{!}} Metal Obsession |url=http://www.metalobsession.net/2014/04/26/mystery-born-to-rock-gala-event-the-astor-theatre-melbourne-24042014/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> starring the Australian teenage Rock/Metal band MYSTERY (which features his son Rocky on vocals and lead guitar) as well as managing the band from 2012 to 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mystery |url=http://globalmusiciansfishpond.com/listing/mystery/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=Global Musicians Fish Pond}}</ref> Mystery were formed in 2010 by the then-13-year-old Rocky Ravic and have since gone on to release four albums and tour internationally numerous times.
In 2016, Ravic completed comedy film ''Diary of a Fatman'' a comedy film starring Steven Haar which won several awards.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Past Accolades Malibu West|url=https://www.malibuinternational.org/accolades|access-date=2021-04-19|website=malibuwest|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Steve Ravić: "Diary of a Fatman brought me to Hollywood"|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/steve-ravic-diary-of-a-fatman-brought-me-to-hollywood?fbclid=IwAR2ANkvPd0eV_xuriELkpCyysjucuHEanomJegJJ2OaCp0PZERcBBCw8_4c|access-date=2021-04-19|website=SBS Your Language|language=en}}</ref>
In 2019, Ravic directed and produced the documentary on Charles Billich called, ''Billich: Beyond The Canvas'' which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival Marche in 2019 winning best documentary and Best Director at the Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Nayeri|first=Farah|date=2019-05-17|title=Mel Gibson's 'Rothchild' Movie? There Are More Bizarre Films for Sale at Cannes|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/17/movies/cannes-marketplace-marche-du-film.html|access-date=2021-04-19|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Cannes In Review – The Heart Of Film – Sapphira Music|url=http://sapphiramusic.com/cannes-in-review-the-heart-of-film/?fbclid=IwAR2CFwqwwo54ZEKI4-ua921EMhfgxfvqexLnjCpEszrCCZ2n_LURZMjyGBs|access-date=2021-04-19|website=sapphiramusic.com}}</ref>
In 2022, the action/thriller movie Hotel Underground directed and produced by Steve Ravic (Starring James Storm and Tracey Birdsall) premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and released by House Of Film in 2023. Steve Ravic won Best Director Grand Jury and the movie won Best Picture Grand Jury at the Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hotel Underground – House of Film |url=https://houseoffilm.com/films/hotel-underground/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=houseoffilm.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Past Accolades Malibu West |url=https://www.malibuinternational.org/accolades |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=malibuwest |language=en}}</ref>
Continuing on from this, Ravic is currently developing a biopic about Charles Billich entitled ''My Way''<ref name=":0" />
On May 2, 2023 Steve Ravic was announced to be a part of the prestigious “Croats United By A Tie” exhibition alongside names like Croatian National Football manager Zlatko Dalić, artist Charles Billich and singer songwriter Miljenko Matijevic among many others public figures. Ravic’s film was screened where he was also a guest speaker at the event in Dubrovnik, Croatia attended by Dubrovnik Mayor Mate Franković and Minister For Croats Living Abroad Zvonko Milas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Završeni su susreti Hrvata iseljenika s pet kontinenata u Dubrovniku |url=https://www.hia.com.hr/iseljenistvo/vijesti-iz-iseljenistva/item/33521-zavrseni-su-susreti-hrvata-iseljenika-s-pet-kontinenata-u-dubrovniku#google_vignette |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=www.hia.com.hr |language=hr-hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=mojadomo |date=2023-06-07 |title=U Dubrovniku se na tri manifestacije okupljaju Hrvati iz cijelog svijeta |url=https://moja-domovina.net/2023/06/07/u-dubrovniku-se-na-tri-manifestacije-okupljaju-hrvati-iz-cijelog-svijeta/ |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Moja Domovina |language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=croatiaweek |date=2023-06-13 |title=Meetings of Croatian emigrants from five continents concludes in Dubrovnik |url=https://www.croatiaweek.com/meetings-of-croatian-emigrants-from-five-continents-concludes-in-dubrovnik/ |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Croatia Week |language=en}}</ref>
On January 11, 2025 Ravic opened an arts complex in Melbourne Australia of which he is a co-owner. The complex referred to as the Arts Villa is home to Majestic Film and Entertainment and the Billich Museum and Gallery which has been opened in collaboration with Christa and Charles Billich. Along with Vesna Trokter and Ante Ravic. The complex was also opened to provide networking opportunities for aspiring and established artists in various arts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charles Billich poznat je po avangardnim djelima, a sada priprema Thompsonov portret: 'Napravio sam skice' |url=https://www.vecernji.hr/showbiz/charles-billich-poznat-je-po-avangardnim-djelima-a-sada-priprema-thompsonov-portret-napravio-sam-skice-1817899 |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=www.vecernji.hr |language=hr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=croatiaweek |date=2025-02-12 |title=Croatian tie project showcased at Melbourne's new arts venue |url=https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatian-tie-project-showcased-at-melbournes-new-arts-venue/ |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Croatia Week |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=mojadomo |date=2025-02-11 |title=PROJEKT "HRVATI UJEDINJENI KRAVATOM" PREDSTAVLJEN U NOVOM DOMU ZA UMJETNOSTI U MELBOURNEU |url=https://moja-domovina.net/2025/02/11/projekt-hrvati-ujedinjeni-kravatom-predstavljen-u-novom-domu-za-umjetnosti-u-melbourneu/ |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Moja Domovina |language=hr}}</ref>
In 2025, The Association of Croatian American Professionals (ACAP) presented Ravic with an award for his speaking engagements and his contributions to the promotion of Croatian art, film, and music.<ref>{{Cite web |last=croatiaweek |date=2025-02-12 |title=Croatian tie project showcased at Melbourne's new arts venue |url=https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatian-tie-project-showcased-at-melbournes-new-arts-venue/? |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Croatia Week |language=en}}</ref>
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== External links == *{{official website|http://majesticfilm.com/}} *{{IMDb name}}
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