Sasha Djurkovic

Sasha Djurkovic is an Associate Professor in the Digital Film Production department at Ravensbourne University London. She joined the institution in 2017 and leads second-year documentary film production modules while overseeing third-year final major projects. Her academic role is complemented by a prolific career as a documentary filmmaker, producing award-winning works for BBC, Channel 4, ITV, and Al Jazeera. She is a member of BAFTA, Directors UK, and We Are Doc Women, actively contributing to professional networks.

Education: MA in Documentary Film Directing from the National Film and TV School (2005). Her research interests focus on socially impactful storytelling, exploring themes like addiction recovery (e.g., Addicted: Last Chance Mums), child protection systems (Protecting Our Children), global drug policies (Our Drugs War), and medical ethics in neurosurgery (Brain Doctors). Her graduation film Last Men Standing earned the Best Newcomer Award at the 2005 Sheffield International Doc Festival.

Professional recognition includes BAFTA membership and leadership in documentary advocacy. While no grants or student advising details are listed, her creative output spans over 15 years with films addressing critical societal challenges.