Igor Ivanov was born in 1973 in Skopje. He started his film career by directing short films, documentaries and TV serials.His short “Bugs” (2004) was nominated for Golden Bear at the 54. Berlinale and won the Golden Leopard at 59. Locarno Film Festival; thus it secured invitations to many festivals around the world. Ivanov’s debut feature film “Upside Down” (2007) had its world premiere at 42. Karlovy Vary Film Festival and won the Best Director award at Mostra de Valencia in 2007. “The Piano Room” - his second feature film will be released this year.
North Macedonia