About
Miodrag Trajković serves as Associate Professor of Cinematography at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts, University of Arts in Belgrade, appointed in 2017. With over 25 years of professional experience, he bridges academic instruction and active industry practice as a cinematographer and director. His career encompasses 15+ feature films, 20+ television series, and international photography exhibitions, establishing him as a leading figure in Serbian audio-visual arts.
Professor Trajković's research centers on cinematographic innovation, particularly in 3D film technology and documentary storytelling. His technical expertise earned the Special Golden Arena for Technological Innovation at Pula Film Festival (2012) for Slučajni prolaznik, Serbia's pioneering 3D production. Current creative work explores multi-camera television drama (Tate, 2019-2020) and historical photography techniques (Wet Plate Collodion calendar, 2017), demonstrating continuous evolution in visual narrative methods.
His recent output (2013-2021) reveals strategic focus on television production with 10+ series including multiple Sinđelići seasons and international co-productions (Česnovi in Slovenia, Horvatovi in Croatia). Documentary work like The Promise (screened at 40+ festivals) and photography exhibitions (Flowers and other fragilities, Barcelona 2021) show parallel exploration of visual storytelling across formats.
Award highlights include:
- Special Golden Arena for Technological Innovation (Pula Film Festival 2012)
- Nomination for Best Cinematography (Queens World Film Festival, USA)
- Golden Medal & Golden Olive awards (Belgrade & Bar festivals 2001)
- 20+ photography exhibition awards internationally
- Refoto Magazine Annual Award (2009)
Professor Trajković's industry partnerships with Emotion, Prva Srpska TV, and Alka film provide students with practical training opportunities. His supervision integrates current television production workflows with cinematography fundamentals, leveraging ongoing projects like Tate (180 episodes) as live learning environments. The consistent festival recognition of his work (100+ selections globally) validates the professional relevance of his academic instruction.
While not leading a formal research laboratory, Professor Trajković cultivates practical cinematography expertise through active film sets and photography projects. His collaborations with international production companies create dynamic learning spaces where students engage with professional equipment and workflows, particularly in multi-camera television production and emerging 3D technologies.
