Luka Zima

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I am Luka Zima, a Croatian film music composer, sound designer, audio engineer, mixer, and producer with over 30 years of professional experience in film, television, commercials, and live productions.

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I am Luka Zima, a Croatian film music composer, sound designer, audio engineer, mixer, and producer with over 30 years of professional experience in film, television, commercials, and live productions. I’m passionate about creating innovative soundscapes and original scores that deepen storytelling and emotional resonance.

My work has earned recognition including a Cannes Lions 2024 nomination for Best Sound Design for the McCrispy campaign, a Golden Arena for Best Film Music in 2014 for Zagreb Cappuccino, and multiple Best Music awards at Dani Hrvatskog Filma (2000, 2015). I’ve contributed to international projects such as Vatreni (Geiser Media, Mexico) and maintain a broad portfolio of work across feature films, documentaries, TV series, shorts, and live installations. I collaborate closely with directors, editors, and producers to deliver immersive audio experiences for cinema, television, advertising, and live performances.

  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Other

Projects · 1

A television ad for insurance company.

  • Audio Engineer
  • Audio Mixer
  • Composer
  • +1

Work experience

Audio Engineer · Croatian National Theatre (HNK)Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Managed live audio engineering for theatre and opera performances, including setup, mixing, and troubleshooting. Collaborated with directors and performers to achieve optimal sound reinforcement and effects.

Sound Engineer, Mixer, and Sound Designer · Gama Studios & Jadran FilmJan 1998 – Jan 2003 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Handled audio engineering, recording, mixing, and sound design for film and TV productions. Contributed to post-production workflows, including Foley, ADR, and final mixes. Worked on co-productions and studio projects, ensuring technical excellence in sound quality.

Freelance Composer, Sound Designer, Audio Engineer, and ProducerJan 1994 – Present · 32 yrs 11 mos

Composed original scores and designed sound for numerous films, TV series, and commercials. Collaborated with directors and production teams to deliver high-quality audio production, mixing, and post-production services. Key projects include sound design for McDonald's "McCrispy" campaign (Cannes Lions 2024 nomination) and collaborations with Nestle, Samsung, Volkswagen, Vodafone, RTL News, HRT Television, among others. Produced music and sound for live events, theatre, and multimedia installations, including the international documentary Vatreni (Geiser Media, Mexico).

Certifications and awards

A2026

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