Stevan Lee Mraovitch is an American film director, producer, screenwriter and poet.[1] He is known for writing and directing Des vacances à tout prix (Holidays at All Cost), a French comedy that has earned notable awards and nominations at international festivals including at the Austin Film Festival.[2][3]
Stevan Lee Mraovitch | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, Producer, Screenwriter & Poet. |
Early life and education
editMraovitch was born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Paris. He earned a Master of Fine Arts in Film from Columbia University, where he was recognized on the Dean's list, and a bachelor’s degree from the École Supérieure d'Études Cinématographiques (ESEC), graduating summa cum laude.[4]
Career
editMraovitch began his film production career under the mentorship of Michael Hausman, a Columbia University professor and producer.[1] He worked with filmmakers such as David Mamet and Julie Delpy.[1]
In addition to his film career, Mraovitch is a published poet.[1] His collection, Analgésie - Les cicatrices d'amour et de révoltes (Analgesia, the Scars of Love and Revolts), explores themes of nostalgia and brotherhood set against a war-torn Yugoslavian backdrop.[1]
In 2021, Mraovitch made his directorial debut with Des vacances à tout prix (Holidays at All Cost), a comedy inspired by his childhood experiences of cultural differences.[5] The film has earned nine awards and eight nominations at international festivals, including both Jury and Audience awards at the Austin Film Festival.[6][7][8]
Mraovitch has also directed other film projects most of which have been released and others yet to be released in 2025.[1]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Fragmented Identities (Short) | Writer & Director |
| 2012 | Obama E(s)t Moi (Short) | Writer & Director |
| 2012 | The Last Photograph (Short) | Writer & Producer |
| 2013 | 2 Days in New York | Assistant to Director |
| 2013 | Phil Spector | Assistant to Producers |
| 2014 | Michel (Short) | Producer |
| 2014 | Rickover | First Assistant Director & Actor |
| 2014 | The Cuddle Workshop | Producer |
| 2016 | Kygo I'm In Love (Music Video) | Producer |
| 2016 | The Traveller | Producer |
| 2021 | The Scrapper | Producer |
| 2021 | Des vacances à tout prix (Holidays at All Cost) | Writer, Director & Producer |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Frankie Stein,"Get to Know 'Holidays At All Cost' director Stevan Mraovitch". filmdaily.co. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Adrienne Hunter,"Austin Film Festival Review: Holidays at all Costs". austinchronicle.com. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Richard Whittaker,"Austin Film Festival Announces 2021 Award Winners". austinchronicle.com. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Meet Stevan Mraovitch". canvasrebel.com. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Alan Ng,"Holidays At All Cost (Des vacances à tout prix)". filmthreat.com. 6 September 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Kenneth Wilson,"Austin Film Fest 2021 Announces Full Lineup and Schedule". cbsaustin.com. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Tom Murray,"EIFF Review: Holidays at all Costs". edmontonjournal.com. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ FMM Contributors,"Director Stevan Lee Mraovitch: HOLIDAYS AT ALL COSTS Takes Viewers on a Whimsical Trip to the South of France and Teaches Some Life Lessons on the Way". formidablemen.com. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2024.