After studying chemistry and biochemistry and obtaining her Bachelors then Masters Degree from Vilnius University, director Olga Černovaitė switched track to study film at the Baltic Film and Media School (Tallinn University, Estonia). Olga graduated in 2009, writing her Masters thesis on Finnish documentaries. After crewing in various capacities on film productions, she completed her 1st mid-length creative documentary film, If Not You, which premiered at the Vilnius International Film Festival Kino Pavasaris in 2012.
In Ireland Olga has participated as programmer for the Guth Gafa International Documentary Film Festival. Since finishing Butterfly City, Olga has joined Planet Korda Pictures as a partner where she is working on the company’s new projects as well as her own.
In Ireland Olga has participated as programmer for the Guth Gafa International Documentary Film Festival. Since finishing Butterfly City, Olga has joined Planet Korda Pictures as a partner where she is working on the company’s new projects as well as her own.