Behind Coke. Champagne. & Cigarettes. is a large and passionate cast and team. They are all determined to see it through, and to share their story with you: friends, family, and supporters.They hope you'll join them for the ride 🙂
Mariana Jukica - Writer/Director/Producer: Mariana is a creative visualist who loves to tell stories. She is a writer and director who finds her ideas and characters in normal day to day life, constantly inspired by the world around her and what she sees, hears and experiences. Born and raised just outside of Toronto, Canada, by Croatian parents, she graduated from the Sheridan College Film and Television program in Oakville, Ontario (2005). She then went on to spend a few years art directing music videos, and working as a buyer and decorator in commercials and independent film. She later moved to Berlin to focus on writing and directing but fell in love with the city and made it her home base. There she went on to shoot two short films amongst other independent projects. Her short film, Bruises. Cake. & Cigarettes. screened internationally and was awarded Best Short in Sydney Australia.Coke.Champagne.&Cigarettes. will be her debut feature length film. (www.marianaivana.com)
