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Spela Rozin was born on 31 January 1943 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Personal Baggage (2009), Vengeance (1968) and Cudna devojka (1962).

Savina Gersak was born in 1963 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Sonny Boy (1989), Iron Warrior (1987) and The Lone Runner (1986).

Jure Henigman was born on 22 January 1985 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He is an actor, known for A Trip (2011), Zbudi me (2022) and Izgubljeni sin.

Vesna Pecanac was born on 18 June 1947 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Cudo nevidjeno (1984), Otpisani (1974) and The Beauty of Vice (1986).

Alenka Nahtigal was born in 1966 in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. She is a producer, known for Silent Sonata (2011), Ivan (2017) and Sonja (2007).

Stevo Zigon was born on 8 December 1926 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He was an actor and writer, known for Written Off (1974), Otpisani (1974) and Povratak otpisanih (1976). He was married to Jelena Zigon. He died on 28 December 2005 in Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro.

Miha Rodman (b. June 2, 1986, Ljubljana) is an acclaimed Slovenian actor celebrated for his versatile performances on stage and screen. A core member of the Preseren Theatre in Kranj since 2012, he gained international recognition with his award-winning role in Judovski pes (The Jewish Dog), performed in Slovenian and English. His screen credits include hit TV series like Usodno vino and Reka ljubezni.

In 2018, Miha made his international film debut in Paris Song, starring alongside Abbie Cornish and Ben Aldridge. The film, directed by Jeff Vespa, tells the story of Kazakh singer Amre Kashaubayev at the 1925 Paris Expo. This role expanded Miha's global reach.

Married to Paola Rodman, Miha welcomed their daughter Karla in October 2023, adding a joyful note to his flourishing career.

Jurij Zrnec was born on 25 March 1978 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He is an actor and writer, known for Going Our Way (2010), Going Our Way 2 (2013) and Mujo & Haso Superstars (2004). He is married to Sabina Kogovsek. They have two children.

Irena Kranjc was born on 4 June 1961 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Strawberry Time (1978) and Apprenticeship of the Inventor Polz (1982).

Jan Cvitkovic is the most acclaimed Slovenian director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his distinctive storytelling approach and ability to capture the complexity of the human experience on screen.

As a filmmaker, he has made numerous award-winning films that have received over 60 awards at film festivals worldwide, including the Lion of the Future Award at the Venice Film Festival in 2001 and the Best New Director Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival in 2005. Both films were Foreign Language Oscar candidates.

His films have been broadcast on various TV stations from Europe to Australia (TV 1000, ARTE, RAI, SBS Australia...) and have been distributed in various European countries.

Jan Cvitkovic is a member of the European Film Academy.

In 1995, he wrote the screenplay for 'Rop stoletja' (Robbery of the Century), which received critical acclaim and launched his career as a scriptwriter.

In 1999, Cvitkovic acted in and co-wrote the film 'V leru' (Idle Running), which won the awards for Best Film, Best Screenplay, FIPRESCI Award, and Audience Award at the Festival of Slovenian Film.

As an actor in the film 'V leru', he won the Yves Montand - Best Actor Award at the Kyiv Film Festival, the Best Actor Award at the Faces of Love Film Festival in Moscow, the Best Actor Award at the Cottbus Film Festival in Germany, and the Best Actor Award at the Festival of Slovenian Film.

His debut film as a director was 'Kruh in mleko' (Bread and Milk), which was a Foreign Language Oscar candidate in 2001 and received several awards. These include the Lion of the Future for the Best Debut Feature Film Award at the Venice Film Festival, the Special Jury Prize, the Don Quijotte Award, and the Special Mention from the FIPRESCI and Audience Jury at the Cottbus Film Festival. The film won a total of 13 awards at film festivals worldwide.

Cvitkovic's short film 'Srce je kos mesa' (The Heart Is a Piece of Meat) premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was part of the competition section Corto Cortissimo. It also won several awards, including the Best Short Film Award at the Gijón International Film Festival.

His second feature film, 'Odgrobadogroba' (Gravehopping), was a Foreign Language Oscar candidate in 2005 and won more than 20 awards at film festivals worldwide. These include the Altadis Best Director Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, the Best Film Award, and the Best Script Award at the Torino Film Festival. At the Festival of Slovenian Film, Gravehopping won the awards for Best Feature Film, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Supporting Actor.

Cvitkovic's short film 'Vem' (I Know) premiered in 2007 at the Locarno Film Festival and won the Vesna Award for Best Short Fiction Film at the Festival of Slovenian Film.

His short film 'To je zemlja, brat moj' (This is Earth, My Brother) premiered in 2009 at the Venice Film Festival and was a part of the competition section Corto Cortissimo.

Another one of his feature films, 'Archeo' (2011), won the Vesna Award for Best Feature Film, Best Director, and Best Cinematography at the Festival of Slovenian Film. It also won the Best Feature Film Award at the International Film Festival in Innsbruck.

In 2013, he was one of the 70 film authors from all over the world invited by the Venice Film Festival to make a short film to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the festival. He shot a film called 'I Was a Child', which premiered on the opening night.

His short film 'Love on the Top of the World' (2015) won the Best Film Award, the Best Director Award, the Best Actor Award, and the Best Soundtrack Award at the Festival of Slovenian Film.

His feature film 'Druzinica' (The Basics of Killing), released in 2017, won 8 awards at different film festivals, including the Best Actress Award at the Montreal World Film Festival.

One of his most recent works, the short film 'A ti mene vidis?' (Do You See Me?), released in 2022, won a Special Mention at the Festival Mundial de Cine de Veracruz, Mexico, and the IRIS Award for Best Picture.

Cvitkovic was also the director and co-writer of the Slovenian TV series 'Dalec je smrt' (Death is Far Away), which aired in 2002 and was nominated as one of the three Best European TV series at the legendary Prix Italia Festival.

As an actor, he has worked on several Slovene and Italian films and TV series, including 'V leru', 'Eppure cadiamo felici', 'Zoran, My Nephew the Idiot', 'Oda Presernu', 'Driving School', 'Lahko noc, gospodicna', 'Versopolis', 'Volevo fare la rockstar', and others.

Known for his unique visual style and ability to capture the nuances of human relationships, Cvitkovic's films often explore themes of loss, identity, and the search for meaning in a world that can be both beautiful and cruel. His work has been praised for its emotional depth and its ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level.

In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Cvitkovic has also been active in promoting the arts in Slovenia. He is a co-founder of the film production company Staragara and the initiator and Honorary President of the International Film Festival Kino Otok (Isola Cinema).

He has served as a member of the jury at the following international film festivals: Locarno Film Festival (Switzerland), Miami Film Festival (USA), Sarajevo Film Festival (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Cinema without Borders Film Festival, Palm Springs (USA), Gijón Film Festival (Spain), Skopje Film Festival (North Macedonia), Herceg Novi Film Festival (Montenegro), and Days of the Author Film, Belgrade (Serbia).

With his unique vision and commitment to the art of filmmaking, Jan Cvitkovic continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

Olmo Omerzu was born on 24 November 1984 in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. He is a director and writer, known for Family Film (2015), Winter Flies (2018) and The Last Day of Patriarchy (2021).

Vesna Jevnikar was born on 22 January 1964 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Maja in vesoljcek (1988), Nobeno sonce (1984) and Nas clovek (1985).

Anita Lausevic was born on 7 July 1966 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is known for Deception (2008), Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) and Set It Up (2018). She was previously married to Zarko Lausevic.

Demeter Bitenc was born on 21 July 1922 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He was an actor and production manager, known for Slom (1979), Captain America (1990) and The War Boy (1985). He died on 22 April 2018 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Sara Kern is a Slovenian-Australian film director and writer based in Melbourne. Her Cannes' Cinéfondation Residence supported debut feature Moja & Vesna (2022) premiered at Berlin International Film Festival 2022. Kern's short film Srecno, Orlo! (2016) premiered at Venice International Film Festival and went on to screen at Toronto International Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival. Kern studied Film Directing at The Academy for Theatre, Radio, Film and Television Ljubljana and worked for several years as a screenwriter for Television Slovenia Children and Youth Programme before moving to Australia.

Roberto Magnifico was born in 1965 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He is a composer and actor, known for Black Sun (2017), Montevideo: Taste of a Dream (2010) and Guardians of the Formula (2023).

Jernej Sugman was born on 23 December 1968 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He was an actor, known for Short Circuits (2006), Zvenenje v glavi (2002) and Sweet Dreams (2001). He died on 10 December 2017 in Podljubelj, Slovenia.

Peter Musevski was born on 12 June 1965 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia [now Ljubljana, Slovenia]. He was an actor, known for Delo osvobaja (2004), Bread and Milk (2001) and Spare Parts (2003). He died on 18 March 2020 in Slovenia.

Vinci Vogue Anzlovar was born on 19 October 1963 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He was a director and writer, known for Gypsy Eyes (1992), Vampir z Gorjancev (2008) and Poker (2001). He died on 1 December 2024 in Slovenia.

Gregor Bakovic was born on 23 March 1969 in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. He is an actor, known for Hvala za Sunderland (2012), Sweet Dreams (2001) and Ekspres, Ekspres (1995).

Metod Pevec was born on 28 May 1958 in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. He is an actor and director, known for Beneath Her Window (2003), Dom (2015) and Estrellita (2007).

Sasa Pavcek was born on 21 April 1960 in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. She is an actress, known for Bread and Circuses (2011), See You in the Next War (1980) and Odpadnik (1988).

Roman Koncar was born on 26 December 1959 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. He is an actor and producer, known for Decembrski dez (1990), Rabljeva freska (1995) and Patriot (1998).

Uros Fürst was born on 19 June 1974 in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia [now Slovenia]. He is an actor, known for Tango Abrazos (2012), No Man's Land (2001) and Personal Baggage (2009).

Irena Prosen was born on 15 December 1936 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia. She is an actress, known for Operacija Ticijan (1963), Sword of Damascus (1964) and The Old Testament (1963).