Dean Podkrajac was born in 1968 in North Croatia (Cakovec), grew up in Croatian region of Medimurje. Dean lived in France, where he was reseaching French Art and Film. He emigrated in Australia in his 40’s. Dean is an Australian Award-Winning Avant-Garde filmmaker, writer, educator and art philosopher living in Sydney. Dean has over 35 years of experience in art, primarily in music and film.