Sandra Jovanovska

The status of self-employed artist in culture provides the right to payed contributions from the state budget on account of an outstanding contribution in culture.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Head of programming for the First Crossing section within A Tribute to a Vision IFF.

• Collaborated with international teams to deliver high-quality curation on time and within budget.
• Championed a culture of continuous learning among the programming team.

• Starting as an amateur stop-motion animator, I grew to enhance the quality of my animations by utilizing innovative tools and techniques for various projects.
• Conducted thorough research on relevant subjects such as sustainability in animation, ensuring authenticity in storytelling.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive visual storytelling and character development.
• Mentored junior animator workshops, providing guidance on improving technical skills and artistic vision.

• Enhanced artistic quality by curating and managing diverse visual art exhibitions.
• Collaborated with artists to develop innovative programming for community engagement.
• Coordinated logistics for special events and performances, ensuring seamless execution and audience satisfaction.
• Spearheaded educational workshops aimed at cultivating a deeper understanding of the arts among participants.
• Cultivated a network of local artists contributing to an enriched collaborative environment.

• Filmed, edited, and deliver video content for conferences and workshops.
• Enhanced internship program effectiveness by developing and implementing comprehensive training modules.
• Improved intern retention rates by creating a supportive and engaging training environment.

• Enhanced jewelry designs by incorporating innovative materials and techniques.
• Exploited recycled materials, ready made materials and found objects to resulting in innovative designs.
• Optimized studio space organization for enhanced productivity and workflow efficiency.
• Participated in industry trade shows, showcasing new designs and expanding brand visibility.

Worked in various fields within the festival hierarchy, researched various resourceful roles and gained an insight into the entire operating festival syllabus. Ended in finding a true devotion and skill in the programming sector.