Marija Mijušković was raised in Montenegro, with chapters in England, Serbia, and Germany, where she is completing her MA in Serial Storytelling at ifs Köln. A former pianist turned filmmaker, she earned her BA in Film & TV Production and worked as a coordinator on short films and film festivals before moving onto screenwriting. Her work often explores themes of family, identity, and motherhood, with a strong focus on collaborative storytelling. She was part of the team behind an award-winning short film at 99Fire-Film-Awards in 2025.