Ivana Bošnjak (1983) graduated from the Graphics Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and Animation at the University in Volda, Norway. She graduated with her film “Crossed Sild”, made in collaboration. Ivana is co-director together with her partner Thomas Johnson Volda of three puppet films: “Simulacra” (2014), “Imbued Life” (2019) and “Remember how I used to ride a white horse” (2022). The films have been screened and awarded at many international festivals. Ivana has been professionally involved in various stop motion projects across Europe and has led animation workshops for children and students.