My work, whether in film, photography, or commercial projects, is a compelling exploration of the tension between tradition and the contemporary world. While deeply rooted in the authentic and personal landscapes of my homeland, my style is universally relatable and resonates with audiences worldwide. I bring a fresh, youthful energy and boldness to every project—be it commercial, television, or film—with the ability to adapt to any project’s demands. My distinctive approach creates a bridge between the local and the global, making my work not only personal but also accessible and attractive to a broad, international audience.

In addition to my directorial work, I also work as an assistant director on various domestic and international film and television productions. My ability to seamlessly integrate into any team, combined with a strong work ethic and willingness to push boundaries, makes me a valuable asset to any production. I always strive to bring a sense of positivity and optimism to the set, contributing to a productive and uplifting atmosphere.

My short film “In the Woods” is a part of Vimeo Staff Picks program, and winner of NEST AWARD for best student film at The San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Talents Sarajevo - Directors Summit 2024 alumna.

Recognitions

  • Cold winter (feature film)
    director, screenwriter
    (screenplay development)

    Pesniki (short, fiction)
    director, screenwriter
    (in pre-production)

    PANIC! (short, hybrid)
    director, producer, co-writer
    (pre-production)

    Mirage (short, fiction)
    director and producer
    (post-production)

    My husband is an idiot, 2024. (short, fiction)
    producer 
    dir. Luka Galešić

    Our First Hit, 2021. (short, fiction)
    director and screenwriter
    (released)

    In the Woods, 2020. (short, fiction)
    director, screenwriter, producer
    (released)

    Anđela, 2018. (short, fiction)
    director and screenwriter
    (released)

  • "IN THE WOODS" - short fiction, 2020.

    1. San Sebastián International Film Festival 2021., NEST competition, San Sebastián (Spain)

    NEST Award for best student film

    2. Zagreb Film Festival 2020., competition programme Checkers, Zagreb (Croatia)

    Golden Pram for Best Croatian Short Film

    3. Croatian Film Days 2021., fiction short film competition,  Zagreb (Croatia)

    "Jelena Rajković" Award for best young Croatian director 2021 by Croatian Film Directors' Guild

    4. Beirut Shorts International Film Festival 2021., short fiction competition, Beirut (Lebanon)

    Best fiction film

    5. STIFF Student International Film Festival 2021., fiction film competition, Rijeka (Croatia)      

    Best fiction film

    6. OLHARES do MEDITERRÂNEO – WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL 2021., Student film competition, Lisabon (Portugal)

    Best Student Film Award

    7. Kinemastik International Short Film Festival 2021., short fiction competition, Gozo (Malta)

    Jury Special Mention

    8. Mediterranean Film Festival Split 2021., Ješke competition, Split (Croatia)

    Special Mention

    9. FRKA – Film Revue of The Academy of Dramatic Art 2021., Zagreb (Croatia)

    Best Actress (Lana Meniga)

    Special Mention for Camera (Frane Pamić)

    10. SHOTS Film Festival 2022., International competition, Gradec (Slovenija)

    Best actress (Lana Meniga)

    11. Batroun Mediterranean Film Festival 2022., international competition, Batroun (Lebanon)

    Best international film

    "OUR FIRST HIT" short fiction, 2021.

    1. FRKA – Film Revue of The Academy of Dramatic Art 2021., Zagreb

    Special Mention for Best Actress (Melody Martišković, Lucia Luque Akrap, Nikolina Prkačin)

    2.  Bašta Fest International Short Fiction Film Festival 2022., Bajina Bašta (Serbia)

    Golden Visualisation for Best Cinematography (Ivan Idžojtić)

    3. Student World Impact Film Festival 2022., New Jersey (USA)

    Special Mention

    "Angela" short fiction, 2018.

    1. Big Shoulders International Student Film Festival 2020., Chicago

    Honorable Mention award

  • TALENTS SARAJEVO 2024.
    - Directors summit -

    VIMEO STAFF PICKS 2023.
    - IN THE WOODS -

    Talent Academy - Linz International Film Festival 2022
    - PANIC! -

    Talent Camp - The Next Film Festival 2018 (Odense, Denmark)
    - SKINS-

  • 1. Master studies program in fiction film directing at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb, University of Zagreb. Graduated in 2024.

    2. Undergraduate studies in film and TV directing at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb, University of Zagreb. Graduated in 2020.

    3. Talents Sarajevo training programme: Directors Summit - Sarajevo Film Festival 2024.

    4. "BAI Masterclass: EXPERIMENTAL AND PERSONAL FILMMAKING," mentored by Rouzbeh Rashidi (Berlin, Germany 2024, organized by Berlin Art Institute)

    5. Screenwriting Lab 2023/2024 (KKZ) - Short Film Screenplay Development Workshop for short fiction film‘Pesniki’

    6. DHFR Screenwriting Program ‘Branko Bauer’ 2023 - Feature Film Screenplay Development for feature film ‘Masquerade’

    7. "Mental Health as a Creative Process: Drama Workshops with Youth" 2022 - Theatre Company KUFER, SPID, BoliMe, and KunstTeatar: drama workshop connecting theatrical art and mental health

    8. TABOR PRO 2022 - educational-professional platform of Tabor Film Festival (Desinić, Croatia)

    9. DHFR Screenwriting Program ‘SERIES’ 2022 - Development of the documentary series ‘Queen’ (Zagreb, Croatia)

    10. Photography School DRUGI KADAR - class of 2021/2022 mentored by Denis Butorac and Ivan Gundić (Zagreb, Croatia)

    11. Workshop on Creative Expression through Digital Technologies 2016 - Filmaktiv (Rijeka)

    12. Acting Workshop through the Theory and Technique of Michael Chekhov 2015 - KKL (Rijeka), led by Simona Dimitrov Palatinuš

    13. Lessac Training Workshop 2013 - University of Rijeka (Rijeka), led by Deborah A. Kinghorn

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