About Me
Zoran Dragelj is an award-winning filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist based in Vancouver, Canada. Known for his bold visual storytelling and commitment to cross-cultural dialogue, Zoran has made significant contributions to cinema and media arts over the past two decades. From 2009 to 2015, he served as an Alumni Senator at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and he currently holds the role of New Media Director for the International Press Academy and the Satellite Awards in Los Angeles.
A passionate educator, Zoran spent over four years teaching film theory and directing at the Canadian Film and Television Institute, mentoring emerging talent with a focus on community-driven creativity. His most recent feature film, Friends Like These, premiered in Los Angeles in 2019 to critical acclaim and went on to win major awards in Atlanta and Miami. As an associate producer on Dark Harvest, he helped bring this celebrated Canadian indie feature—starring Cheech Marin—to screens worldwide.
In Spring 2025, Zoran presented a TEDx talk in Vancouver titled “Stepping into the Unknown,” reflecting on his lifelong journey of bridging cultures through film and community work. He is also one of the founding organizers of the Croatian International Film Festival in Šibenik, Croatia.
