I am Danilo Medakovic, a filmmaker based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. My passion lies in creating films that emphasize storytelling, artistic aesthetics, and music, all elements that I believe are essential to impactful cinema. Though I often work with limited resources, I have been fortunate to find success in the Swiss youth film scene, where my ideas have been realized on screen.
In 2023, I was honored with the Special Mention Award at the Swiss National Youth Film Festival, "Schweizer Jugendfilmtage," for my documentary "das bin ich - das leben der munotwächterin". The following year, my art film "from station to station" earned second place at both the "Schweizer Jugendfilmtage" and the "Movie Day" film festival in Romanshorn. Both projects received positive feedback from professional juries, and these experiences have strengthened my dedication to creating thought-provoking films.
Currently, I am developing new projects and am open to potential artistic collaborations. My work continues to be shaped by a deep commitment to narrative, visuals, and sound, as I aim to craft films that resonate with audiences.
Official Selection Kategorie 1 "Jungfilmer*innen"
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Ostschweizer Kurzfilmwettbewerb
St. Gallen
2025
Official Selection
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Kurzfilmsause Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
2025
Official Selection
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Novi Sad Film Festival
Novi Sad
2025
Official Selection
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Upcoming Filmmakers Luzern
Luzern
2025
Official Selection/Non-Competitive
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2. Filmabig Winterthur
Winterthur
2025
Official Selection/ Non-Competitive
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1. Short Film Evening „Voll im Film“ Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen
2025
Official Selection
from station to station
Novi Sad Film Festival
Novi Sad
2025
Official Selection
from station to station
YouthCore Festival
Belgrade/Beograd
2025
Official Selection/Non-Competitive
from station to station
Schaffhauser Kulturtage 2025
Schaffhausen
2025
Official Selection/Non-Competitive
from station to station
60. Werkstatt der Jungen Filmszene
Wiesbaden
2025
Special Mention
from station to station
Zuger Filmtage
Zug
2024
2nd Place, Category A
from station to station
11. Movie Day Jugendfilm Festival
Romanshorn
2024
2nd Place, Category B
from station to station
48. Schweizer Jugendfilmtage
Zürich
2024
Official Selection/non-competitive Festival
that's me - the life of the munot guardian
Schaffhauser Kurzfilmrolle
Schaffhausen
2023
Special Mention Award
that's me - the life of the munot guardian
47. Schweizer Jugendfilmtage
Zürich
2023
Official Selection/Nominated by "Werkstatt der Jungen Filmszene Wiesbaden"
from station to station
Youth Cinema Network Awards 2025
Current City
Schaffhausen
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