I am Marija Milanović Lazarevski, an animation filmmaker and motion designer with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, visual communication, and motion graphics. I graduated from Dunav Film School and am the author of several award-winning animated films, supported by the Film Center of Serbia and the Ministry of Culture, with screenings at numerous international festivals. My work focuses on LED screen animation, motion graphics, and illustration, with extensive experience in creating large-scale visual campaigns for cultural and broadcast projects. I designed and produced over 20 consecutive editions of complete visual identities and animation campaigns for Joy of Europe, Serbia’s leading international children’s cultural event. I am the founder of Kalabalak Studio Belgrade, a studio dedicated to animated film production and motion design. I collaborate with studios, broadcasters, and cultural institutions, delivering thoughtful, visually strong animation with a clear narrative focus. I am open to creative collaborations in animation, motion design, and visual storytelling.…

Marija Milanović Lazarevski

I am Marija Milanović Lazarevski, an animation filmmaker and motion designer with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, visual communication, and motion graphics. I graduated from Dunav Film School and am the author of several award-winning animated films, supported by the Film Center of Serbia and the Ministry of Culture, with screenings at numerous international festivals. My work focuses on LED screen animation, motion graphics, and illustration, with extensive experience in creating large-scale visual campaigns for cultural and broadcast projects. I designed and produced over 20 consecutive editions of complete visual identities and animation campaigns for Joy of Europe, Serbia’s leading international children’s cultural event. I am the founder of Kalabalak Studio Belgrade, a studio dedicated to animated film production and motion design. I collaborate with studios, broadcasters, and cultural institutions, delivering thoughtful, visually strong animation with a clear narrative focus. I am open to creative collaborations in animation, motion design, and visual storytelling.…

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I am Marija Milanović Lazarevski, an animation filmmaker and motion designer with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, visual communication, and motion graphics. I graduated from Dunav Film School and am the author of several award-winning animated films, supported by the Film Center of Serbia and the Ministry of Culture, with screenings at numerous international festivals.

My work focuses on LED screen animation, motion graphics, and illustration, with extensive experience in creating large-scale visual campaigns for cultural and broadcast projects. I designed and produced over 20 consecutive editions of complete visual identities and animation campaigns for Joy of Europe, Serbia’s leading international children’s cultural event.

I am the founder of Kalabalak Studio Belgrade, a studio dedicated to animated film production and motion design. I collaborate with studios, broadcasters, and cultural institutions, delivering thoughtful, visually strong animation with a clear narrative focus.

I am open to creative collaborations in animation, motion design, and visual storytelling.

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Language

Serbian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Motion Designer / Visual Campaign Designer at Children culture center Belgrade
June 30, 2005 - October 5, 2025
Joy of Europe – International Children’s Cultural Event Long-term collaboration Designed and produced 20+ consecutive editions of complete visual identities and animated campaigns for Serbia’s leading international children’s cultural festival. Created large-scale LED animations, broadcast graphics, stage visuals, and promotional materials used across live events, TV, and public spaces. Worked closely with organizers and cultural institutions to develop cohesive, story-driven visual systems across multiple platforms.
Animation Filmmaker / Independent Author Independent Projects at Kalabalak studio
February 22, 2002 - Present
Author and director of independent animated films developed outside of a studio system. Films supported by the Film Center of Serbia and the Ministry of Culture. Screened and awarded at international film festivals. Responsible for concept development, direction, animation, and post-production.

Education

Diploma at Dunav Film School
February 22, 2002 - January 25, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper The Little Prince” Animated Visuals for International Cultural Event

    Developed animated visuals for “The Little Prince”, part of Radost Evrope, Serbia’s leading international children’s cultural festival. The project included TV spots, lower thirds, LED screen animations, and stage visuals, all designed to create a cohesive and playful visual language.

    The animation emphasized storytelling through motion, character-inspired graphics, and dynamic composition, creating an engaging experience for live audiences and broadcast viewers alike.
    Client: Joy of Europe/Children culture center Belgrade
    Role: Animation Filmmaker & Motion Designer
    Year: 2023



    paper Animated Visual Identity & LED Campaign

    Animated tangram-based motion identity developed for Joy of Europe, applied across TV spots, lower thirds, and large-scale LED visuals. The project explores a flexible geometric animation system designed for broadcast and live event environments.
    Client: Joy of Europe/Childrren culture center Belgrade
    Role: Animation Filmmaker & Motion Designer
    Year: 2024