Dejan Jelača
Acting
Biography
An actor, TV host, and author, Dejan Jelaca has been in the field of theatre since the young age of 6. He attended the University of Art in Belgrade majoring in Classical Theatre. Upon arriving to the U.S., Dejan received his masters for Television and Movie with UCLA. Throughout his acting career, he has performed in 40 roles.
Known For
The emotional journey of a young Ashkenazi who attempts to visit his mother's grave on Yahrzeit during the Holocaust.
Kaddish
A soon-to-be bride's faith is tested when a family tragedy strikes.
Blossoms of Faith
BAT: Balkan Rock Nostalgia features never before seen footage from Bebek, Alen, and Tifa's tour in North America (special interview with Balkan rock legends on the streets of New York City, behind-the-scene materials, interviews with band members and fans, great performances, etc.) - a classic rock documentary.
B.A.T.: Balkan Rock Nostalgia
Layla, a young Muslim woman, lives with her husband and their seven year old daughter. As newly arrived immigrants to the US from Egypt, they reside in New York City. Her husband, who is a conservative traditional man, dominates her. She soon begins to question this interference with her liberty, as she sees that women outside of her community have the autonomy and agency to make their own decisions on how to dress and express themselves in public.