DIRECTOR STATEMENT
Through the process of makeup as a preparatory ritual for a theatre actress entering the stage, the film
we explored a genre of gothic horror. The makeup in this film functions not merely as a site of aesthetic
preparation, but as a transformative ritual an almost magical process through which identity is
constructed. Through its visual narrative, it questions the authenticity and the resistance to its potential
loss. In the contemporary context, the human pursuit of success often seeks power to such an extent
that it metaphorically “drains the blood” or what is organic within the individual; confronting and
eliminating this impulse becomes a personal and ethical responsibility. For actors, the one instrument
that never betrays them the very foundation of their craft remains their authenticity. The creative
process behind this film was both instructive and deeply inspiring. The majority of the creative team
were wonderful women, a fact that significantly influenced the dynamics of collaboration. As the film
also addresses themes of control and manipulation, it was essential to establish the set as a safe and
respectful working environment. Every contributor across all departments brought a high level of talent
and dedication to the project, and I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to have shared this
creative experience

PRODUCER STATEMENT
This film was developed as part of my exam at the Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo, but for me it
represented much more than an academic requirement. As a producer, I approached the project as an
opportunity to fully engage with the creative and logistical responsibilities of filmmaking, while also
supporting a story that resonated with my own artistic interests. Producing this film challenged me to
balance structure with creativity, problem-solving with intuition, and planning with openness to change.
It was during this process that I became even more certain of my interest in creative producing and
production design, where visual thinking and conceptual development are closely intertwined.

DIRECT BIO
Nirvana Delić is a film and theatre director from Bosnia and Herzegovina. She is a student of Multimedia
Directing at the Academy of Performing Arts in Sarajevo. Her early artistic experience began during high
school, when she worked as a photographer for a local fashion studio and through her engagement in
amateur theatre. In 2023, she directed short fiction film DELIVERY.Her work has been presented at
Sarajevo Film Festival, as well as the Zagreb Film Festival. The film was later selected for distribution on
MUBI, reaching an international
audience. In 2025, she participated in theatre criticism and playwriting workshops, including the Young
Forum East West Sarajevo. Her artistic practice spans film, theater, and photography, with a particular
interest in genre-based storytelling, contemporary social contexts, and research-driven creative
methodologies.

PRODUCER BIO
Lucija Sesartić is an emerging film producer born in Split, Croatia. She completed her high school
education at Škola likovnih umjetnosti Split, specializing in photography, where she developed a strong
visual sensibility and an early interest in storytelling through images. In 2023, she enrolled at the
Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo, where she continues to expand her practice within film and visual arts.

Drawn to science fiction and horror, Lucija is particularly interested in stories that explore themes of
freedom, identity, and emotional intensity. Her cinematic influences range from deeply personal
coming-of-age narratives to poetic and visceral explorations of love and desire, with favorite films
including Billy Elliot, What Dreams May Come, Last Tango in Paris, and Bones and All.

Alongside producing her own projects, she enjoys working as a production designer on fellow students’
films and is especially passionate about creative producing, shaping projects from their earliest
conceptual stages through close collaboration with directors and artists. Her work is driven by a desire
to support bold, emotionally resonant stories and to create meaningful cinematic experiences.