Irenej is an award-winning filmmaker with an MA Film directing degree from Screen Academy Scotland and a BA and Associate degree in Multimedia production (Film & Audio production).
He has written and directed feature and short films and a web series. He has worked on independent short and feature films in various positions. His debut feature film "How to Be a Writer" got 17 international awards, was screened in theatre in Glasgow, Scotland and Kranj, Slovenia and is available on Amazon Prime.
In addition, he has worked professionally as on-location camera operator for a TV show, video switcher for reality show, runner, PA and 2nd AD on short and feature films, and as director on promo videos.
Irenej also has extensive experience in music & sound production.
Filmography
Composer (2 Credits)
How to Be a Writer2019
Feature
I Fancy You- IRE (SONG from "How to Be a Writer")2018
Feature, Other
Producer (1 Credit)
I Fancy You- IRE (SONG from "How to Be a Writer")2018
Feature, Other
Writer (1 Credit)
I Fancy You- IRE (SONG from "How to Be a Writer")2018
Feature, Other
Director (1 Credit)
I Fancy You- IRE (SONG from "How to Be a Writer")2018
Feature, Other
Musicians (1 Credit)
How to Be a Writer2019
Feature
18 Awards & Selections
Nomine for Best Feature, Best Editing, Best Music How to Be a Writer
Top Indie Film Awards 2019 Online
2019
Official Selection How to Be a Writer
Festival of Independent Video Production 2019 Kamnik
2019
Semi-Finalist Best Film, Best Song, Best Trailer How to Be a Writer
Los Angeles CineFest 2019 Los Angeles
2019
Official Selection How to Be a Writer
Crown Wood International Film Festival 2019 Kolkata
2019
Official Selection How to Be a Writer
Dumbo Film Festival 2019 New York City
2019
Official Selection How to Be a Writer
San Antonio Independent Film Festival 2019 San Antonio de Ibarra
2019
Best Producer; Best Editor; Best Sound Design; Narrative Feature- Outstanding Achievement Award; Debut Filmmaker- Outstanding Achievement Award; Director- Critics Choice Awards; Actor- Critics Choice Awards; Actress- Outstanding Achievement Award; Film Score/ Soundtrack- Outstanding Achievement Award How to Be a Writer
L’Age d’Or International Arthouse Film Festival 2019 Kolkata, West Bengal
2019
Finalist & Nomination How to Be a Writer
Independent Film Awards, London 2019 London
2019
Official Selection How to Be a Writer
London International Motion Picture Awards 2019 London
2019
Official Selection How to Be a Writer
UK Monthly Film Festival 2019 Norwich
2019
Official Selection How to Be a Writer
Bobritsa Film Festival 2019 Bobritsa, Kiev
2019
Best First Feature Film By the Director, Best Lead Actor, Best Film Poster How to Be a Writer
South Film and Arts Academy Festival 2019 Rancagua
2019
Best Black Comedy, Best Lead Actor, Special Mention for Editing How to Be a Writer
Five Continents International Film Festival 2019 Puerto la Cruz
2019
Official Selection How to Be a Writer
Festival of Independent Film Slovenia 2018 Ljubljana
2018
Finalist How to Be a Writer
Independent Talents International Film Festival 2018 Bloomington
2018
Official Selection I Fancy You- IRE (SONG from "How to Be a Writer")
Top Indie Film Awards 2019 Online
Semi-Finalist I Fancy You- IRE (SONG from "How to Be a Writer")
Los Angeles CineFest 2019 Los Angeles
Finalist How to Be a Writer
Eurasia International Monthly Film Festival 2019 Moscow