Filip Gašparović Melis (1980) attended the School of Applied Arts and Design, focusing on graphic design, and studied animation at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. He gained extensive experience working on numerous projects as a graphic designer, illustrator, animator, technical director, editor, sound designer, producer, and director. These working experiences have enabled him to work on all stages of the digital animation production process. As the president of the Croatian Association of Digital Artists, he helps young artists master new technologies and tools, and organises audiovisual projects to teach them necessary skills to become more competitive in the world of digital media.