An academic cinematographer with over 25 years of professional experience in film and television production. Proven expertise bridging the gap between large scale TV broadcasts and independent cinema, with a strong focus on visual identity, atmosphere, and narrative depth. Extensive background collaborating with major networks in Croatia (Croatian television HTV, RTL, Nova TV) and independent production houses across diverse formats—from intimate documentary features to high volume studio and field productions.…

An academic cinematographer with over 25 years of professional experience in film and television production. Proven expertise bridging the gap between large scale TV broadcasts and independent cinema, with a strong focus on visual identity, atmosphere, and narrative depth. Extensive background collaborating with major networks in Croatia (Croatian television HTV, RTL, Nova TV) and independent production houses across diverse formats—from intimate documentary features to high volume studio and field productions.…

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An academic cinematographer with over
25 years of professional experience in
film and television production. Proven
expertise bridging the gap between large
scale TV broadcasts and independent
cinema, with a strong focus on visual
identity, atmosphere, and narrative
depth. Extensive background
collaborating with major networks in
Croatia (Croatian television HTV, RTL,
Nova TV) and independent production
houses across diverse formats—from
intimate documentary features to high
volume studio and field productions.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Cinematographer & Director of Photography (DoP)
January 1, 2016 - Present
For the past ten years, I’ve worked continuously on documentary series and major television projects, bringing a strong focus on visual identity, atmosphere, and narrative depth. Recent credits include History Freshly Served (HTV, 5 episodes, 2026), Echo of Sport (HTV, 6 episodes, 2026), The Marketplace/Pijaca, pazar, plac (HTV, 4 episodes, 2025), Distances and Closeness (HTV, 2 episodes, 2025), and The Mountains/Planine (HTV seasons 1–3, 18 episodes, 2023–2025). I also shot contestant profile/portrait work for The Voice Croatia (HTV, 2023) and The Voice Kids Croatia (HTV, 2025/2026), and directed or photographed documentary projects such as Lado 70 (LADO, 2020).
Documentary Series Camera / Production work at Drugi plan for Nova TV
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Early credit on To Stay Alive (Nova TV, documentary series, 2007) as part of broader documentary production work.
Director of Photography / Camera Operator (TV & scripted productions)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2013
Selected scripted & drama production credits include: Director of Photography for the short fiction film In the Box (Petnaesta umjetnost, 2013), and camera operator roles on Good Intentions/Dobre namjere (Odeon for HTV, 2008), Operation Cayman/Operacija Kajman (Drugi plan for Nova TV, 2007), and The Ratkaj Family Pride/Ponos Ratkajevih (AVA for HTV, 2007).
Staff Cinematographer at Digimark d.o.o.
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2015
Staff role from 2005–2015 shooting high-volume commercial campaigns, corporate videos, and long-running educational TV series. Key series credits include Through EU Funds (HTV, 80 episodes) and e-Croatia (HTV, 100 episodes).
Staff Videographer at Croatian Radiotelevision (HTV / HRT)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005
Began career at HRT in the Electronic Field Production (EFP) department, gaining broad experience across diverse TV formats and production environments. Shot around twenty documentary films, including a showcase series for emerging directors, and worked on the docu-fiction children’s series The Storytellers/Pričopričalice directed by Vlatka Vorkapić.
Regional Videographer at Euronews and EuroparlTV
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005
Served as a regional videographer for international media platforms Euronews and EuroparlTV, contributing field video content aligned with international broadcast standards.
Regular Camera Operator (flagship programs) at Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT), RTL
January 1, 2000 - Present
Regular camera operator work for flagship Croatian television programs, including Singing with the Stars, Puls, Labirint, RTL Today, and RTL Direkt. Responsibilities involve field and studio camera operation supporting broadcast deadlines and consistent image quality across live/regular programming.

Education

Degree in Cinematography at Academy of Dramatic Art, Zagreb
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001
Cinematography Masterclass (hands-on lighting and shooting course) at Budapest
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Prix Circom (recognition for City Folk Zagreb)
January 1, 2005 - September 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government