Graduated from the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad, where he focused his research and passion on understanding the video game industry and the creation of video games. After several years of working at the inception of the Epic Games Community Center in Novi Sad, he developed a community around the Epic Games ecosystem as a Fortnite creator and an assistant instructor and lecturer in official programs. Exploring possibilities and pushing the boundaries of UGC platforms such as UEFN.
Speakers
Jovana Matić
I graduated from the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade. I have many years of experience in the field of digital marketing at Telekom Srbija. During my career, I have developed digital marketing strategies and plans aimed at achieving specific marketing goals. I specialise in advertising on digital channels, using a combination of various channels and tools to achieve the maximum impact and engagement of the target audience. My expertise covers all aspects of digital marketing, with a special focus on innovative strategies.
Bojana Simić
As People Operations Manager, Bojana has been connecting creative individuals, projects, and communities for years through various recruitment, educational, and networking initiatives. She has helped bring to life dozens of internships, fellowships, courses, and conferences such as CGA.
Đorđe Stojiljković
Đorđe Stojiljković is a cinematographer and creative producer known for Kalki 2898 AD, shot on ARRI Alexa 65, with its visuals featured in American Cinematographer. Besides this one, he has worked on films like OBRAZ and Izolacija.
He is a graduate of the Faculty of Drama Arts in Belgrade, a member of the Serbian Association of Cinematographers, and a Nanlux brand ambassador.
Joel Pilger
Joel Pilger is a founder, advisor, and champion for creative entrepreneurs worldwide.
After 20 years leading Impossible Pictures, Joel learned firsthand that talent alone isn’t enough—mastering the business side is what allows studios to truly thrive. Now, as the leader of FORUM, he helps top creative founders build stronger businesses, command bigger budgets, and create work that makes an impact.
His influence extends through The Fabulist podcast, where he uncovers the business stories behind today’s most disruptive studios, and FUSE, an exclusive dinner series bringing together the industry’s best minds for deep, transformative conversations.
A sought-after speaker, author, and mentor, Joel empowers creative founders to step up, take control, and build studios that are not only creatively brilliant but financially unstoppable.
Mirko Božović
#Masterclass Speaker at CGA Belgrade 2025
Branimir Žugić
#Panel Speaker at CGA Belgrade 2025 #Creative Moxie
Branimir is a producer and journalist with over 20 years of experience in the media industry. Since 2012, he has been working at RTCG, Montenegro’s National Public Television, where he has authored and served as editor-in-chief for various television formats. From 2018 to 2022, he led RTCG’s entertainment and commercial programming as editor-in-chief.
For the past decade, Branimir has been actively involved in organizing cultural events and initiatives. He is a producer and co-author of several projects across different areas of cultural practice. In addition to his television work, he is engaged in film production, serving as a producer for both feature documentaries and films. He is also the executive director of NGO Art 365, founded in 2014 to preserve, enhance, and promote culture.
Through his work in cultural content production, Branimir is dedicated to enriching Montenegro’s cultural landscape, supporting emerging Montenegrin artists, and providing them with greater public visibility.
Luka Budiša
#Masterclass Speaker at CGA Belgrade 2025
With nearly three years at Ebb Software, I have worked on multiple projects, most notably Scorn and Tankhead. As the solo VFX artist on Tankhead, I was responsible for crafting immersive visual effects using Niagara, Materials, Blueprints, Creating Textures, Technical Art Solutions.
Aleksandra Todorović
#KNOW ALL Speaker at CGA Belgrade 2025
Aleksandra is an animation & visual effects producer from Germany with a live action producing background. Her journey into the film business started in 2011 right after school with internships and freelance work in the production department of several projects and sets. While starting to study live-action producing in 2014 at the renowned Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, she realized that her passion for animation and visual effects has grown ever since. That’s why she decided to specialize in that area and to get her diploma in Animation & Effects Producing.
In October 2019, she joined the animation studio WOODBLOCK in Ludwigsburg as a producer. From then on, she produces commercials, branding short films and a funding trailer for an upcoming feature film