I’m Tea Matanović, a writer and producer from Zagreb, Croatia. My journey began at the Faculty of Textile Technology and the Academy of Dramatic Arts, where my love for storytelling developed, leading me to be awarded a scholarship by the City of Zagreb for excellence.
My early years were spent in theatre, collaborating with notable institutions like Teatar Exit and Kazalište Trešnja. It was an incredible moment when Croatian Radiotelevision produced and broadcasted my radio drama Lacrimosa. My play, Salt on Wounds, resonated with audiences and critics, winning the Best Regional Drama award at the FIST Festival in Belgrade and was even staged at the Zvezdara Teatar.
Transitioning into film, I joined the ranks of the renowned Croatian production house, Antitalent. Here, I contributed to a plethora of titles, notably the Caméra d’Or-winning film Murina and the Critics’ Week selection, The Real Truth about the Fight. Both these titles made their grand debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. My roles have spanned dramaturgy, screenwriting, script consulting, and producing.
Committed to inclusivity in the arts, I’ve supported the Zamisli association in adapting Croatian films for the visually impaired. Currently, as a producer at Galerija Miroslav Kraljević (GMK) in Zagreb, I’m deeply involved in contemporary art on a non-profit platform.
As a member of the Croatian Screenwriters and Playwrights Guild (SPID) and the Croatian Producers Association (HRUP), and an alumnus of the Sarajevo CineLink Producers’ Lab, I remain dedicated to engaging with and nurturing inspiring narratives.
Below is a selection of projects I’ve proudly contributed to.
Filmography
The Real Truth about the Fight
2023, a short film by Andrea Slaviček
my role: executive producer, location manager, casting coordinator
Pack
2023, a short film by Marko Jukić
my role: executive producer during preparation and filming
Creepy Crawlies
2023, a short film by Filip Zadro
my role: producer
Kiddo
2022, a short film by René Gallo
my role: producer, casting manager, composer
Charge!
2022, tv documentary series by Mladen Dizdar
my role: executive producer in development
Nuovo Cinema Buie
2022, a feature documentary film by Alessio Bozzer
my role: researcher
Penalty Shot
2021, a short film by Rok Biček
my role: executive producer
Herbs Hunter
2021, tv documentary series by Filip Filković
my role: executive producer
Murina
2021, a feature film by Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović
my role: assistant producer
Happy New Year 2
2021, a feature film by Jakub Croner
my role: production coordinator
All My Crazy Love
2019, a feature film by Gabriele Salvatores
my role: casting assistant
Upside Down
2017, a short film by Filip Zadro
my role: art director
The Doll
2017, a short film by Tomislav Đurinec
my role: costume designer
Rojava Calling
2017, a short film by Ante Mitrović
my role: art director
The Eyes of the Falcon
in production, tv documentary series by Filip Filković Philatz, Hrvoje Mabić, Jozo Schmuch
my role: writer, development producer
Ocean’s Premise
in developing, a feature film
my role: writer, producer
Traje veliko finale (orig. title)
in production, a short film by Luka Galešić
my role: assistant producer
Theatre and Radio
Salt on Wounds
2020, radio drama
director: Petar Vujačić
production: HR3, Croatian Radio Television (HR)
my role: drama author
Salt on Wounds
2019, play
production: Zvezdara Theatre (SRB)
director: Ratislav Ćopić
my role: drama author
Salt on Wounds
2018, concert reading
production: ADU (HR)
my role: director and drama author
Masks: Old Slavic Mythology
2018, performative exhibition
production: Gallery Ulupuh
director: Rajna Racz
my role: text author
Cyanide §218
2017, cross-media project
production: Montažstroj (HR)
director: Borut Šeparović
my role: researcher
Tamara
2016, play
production: ADU (HR)
director: Arija Rizvić
my role: dramaturge, costume designer
The Glass Menagerie
2016, play
production: ADU, Teatar &td (HR)
director: Arija Rizvić
my role: dramaturge, costume designer
Lacrimosa
2016, radio drama
production: HR3, Croatian Radio Television (HR)
director: Mislav Brečić
my role: drama author
Lacrimosa
2015, concert reading
production: ADU (HR)
director: Arija Rizvić
my role: drama author, composer
Ja Buka
2013, play
production: Theatre Trešnja (HR)
director: Radovan Ruždjak
my role: costume designer
Fathers and Sons
2013, play
production: Teatar Exit (HR)
directors: Ksenija Zec, Saša Božić
my role: project associate
Tomorrow is (not) a New Day
2013, play
production: Teatar Exit (HR)
director: Saša Anočić
role: project associate
Restless Legs
2012, play
production: Teatar Exit (HR)
director: Saša Anočić
my role: project associate