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Kaja Šišmanović

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I’m Kaja Šišmanović, a Zagreb-based BA Film and TV directing graduate with a strong, practical background in Croatian film, TV, and documentary productions.

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I’m Kaja Šišmanović, a Zagreb-based BA Film and TV directing graduate with a strong, practical background in Croatian film, TV, and documentary productions. I’ve worked across creative and on-set roles—directing and editing documentaries and web series, supporting productions as 1st/2nd/3rd AD, and contributing to casting and continuity.

I enjoy moving between story, production workflow, and post-production, and I’m especially drawn to projects where direction and editing come together. In addition to production work, I’ve also taken on acting roles in feature and short fiction, and I bring a friendly, collaborative approach to every set—whether I’m running timelines, supporting departments, or refining the final edit.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ItalianIntermediate
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
  • RussianBeginner
  • Romanian, Moldavian, MoldovanBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 16 roles

Casting manager; 1st AD · THE SOUL PUBLISHINGJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Supported casting work and assisted with first assistant director duties for production scheduling and set organization.

Shop assistant · AMIS DE LA FETE FROMAGERIEJan 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr

Worked in retail operations supporting daily store flow and customer service.

Video editor · Private commissionerJan 2021 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs

Edited video projects as a freelancer/commissioned editor.

Director / Actress · HAYSHISH / ADUJan 2019 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs
Director / Editor (post-production) · HAYSHISHJan 2019 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs
Director · HAYSHISHJan 2018 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr
Director · HAYSHISH / ADUJan 2017 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr
Actress · ADUJan 2017 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr

Education

BA Film and TV directing · University of Zagreb2030 – 2026
High school (gymnasium) / XVI gymnasium · XVI gymnasium2030 – 2026
Academy study · Zagreb Academy of Dramatic Arts2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Driving license B2030 – 2026

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