Srđan Mančev
Work
About
ABOUT ME
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
In 2021, my early film works as a cinematographer gained recognition with the film "Ništa se nije čulo"(No one can hear) premiering at the renowned VGIK Festival in Moscow, and the film "Put"(The Path) beingSelected for the Japanese-Serbian Film Festival (JSFF).
As well as receiving recognition for photography at the Visualizator festival in in the photo competition organised by the Center for the Development of Photography and National Geographic Serbia magazine.
In 2025, selected for the Youth for inclusion, equality and trust project,organised by the United Nations Developent Program.
RECENT FILMS
Director of photography on two films that premiered in 2025.
Ništa strašno ("No Big Deal"), produced by Uvertira (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hertsegovina) that premiered at the renowned Sarajevo Film Festival and Nastavnice! ("Hey, Teacher!"),produced by the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, Serbia.
EDUCATION
Faculty of Dramatic Arts - Camera department, University of Arts of Belgrade.
BEYOND THE LENS
Beyond my work in visual arts, i co-founded Jerma Art Festival, held in the village of Vlasi in the Pirot region of Serbia. A multidisciplinary arts festival focused on decentralising the cultural scene and supporting contemporary artistic expression. The festival gave rise to a formally established citizens' association focused on social, ecological and cultural activism in the region of the Special Nature Reserve Jerma, where the village of Vlasi is located.
ARTISTIC PORTFOLIO
I have shot, edited and directed a number of music videos for Belgrade’s alternative music scene, working with bands such as Proto Tip, Sveta Pseta, and Klotljudi, as well as the music film "Muzička atrakcija!"(Musical Attraction").
As a camera operator, i have contributed to over 10 domestic and 2 international TV series and several Serbian feature films.
EXHIBITIONS
Video art collaboration with painter Ilija Dinčić named: "Manometar" has been shown in multiple exhibitions in Serbia, as well as in Germany at Allgemeiner Konsumverein (as a part of Movie nights with d.u.o.).
Photo series from riots in Belgrade in 2020 exhibited as a part of "Hard Pressed" group exhibition in KcMagacin in Belgrade.
PROGRAMS
DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Figma, and Unreal Engine, which I use for editing, color grading, visual development, and post-production workflows.
Currently in Belgrade, Serbia working as a freelance cinematographer,camera operator and video editor.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Short Film
Hey Teacher! (2026)
Director of photography
Film produced by Faculty of Dramatic Arts (SRB), directed by Matija Lukac
TV Series
Fortress (s.01 // 2024)
Additional camera operator
Produced by Radio Television Serbia (SRB)
Music video
“Sam protiv sebe” by Sveta Pseta (2023)
Director, Director of photography
Last day on Earth (2023)
Camera operator and DoP 2nd Unit
TV Series
Toma (2022)
Additional Camera operator
Produced by Cobra Film (SRB)
TV Series
Južni vetar (s.01 & s.02 // 2019 & 2022)
Camera operator, 2nd unit
Produced by Archangel Studios
COMMERCIALS (DIGITAL)
A1 Mobile Operator BTS,Lidl Srbija, NLB Bank, Eurosalon Fabrika
Short Film
No big deal (2024)
Director of photography
Film produced by Uvertira (BH) directed by Mirza Abdagic
Promotional video for Charlestone Open, starring Novak Djokovic (2023) Director of photography
TV Series
Ringišpil (2023)
Additional Camera operator
Produced by Film Danas (SRB)Short Film
Last day on Earth (2023)
Camera operator and DoP 2nd Unit
TV Series
My father’s murderers – Ubice moga oca (s.05 & s.06 // 2022 & 2023)
Camera operator
Produced by Telekom Srbija (SRB)
TV Series
Miss Scarlet and the Duke (s02 & s.03 // 2021 & 2022)
Camera Operator
Produced by Element 8 Entertainment (UK)