Romas Zabarauskas, a trailblazing filmmaker of unyielding creativity and artistic flair, has etched a lasting impression on the cinematic landscape, distinguished by his bold and imaginative narrative approaches, which effortlessly transport audiences to the picturesque Baltic region, where the intersection of traditional heritage and modern sensibilities serves as a rich tapestry for his visually breathtaking and intellectually stimulating cinematic masterpieces.
Zabarauskas boasts an impressive academic background, having earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in film from the esteemed Saint-Denis University in Paris, a renowned institution of higher learning. This academic achievement was the culmination of a four-year journey, spanning from 2009 to 2012, during which time he immersed himself in the world of film studies. Notably, his academic pursuits were punctuated by a year-long exchange program at Hunter College in New York, a premier institution of higher education in the United States.
A significant milestone in his academic journey was the pursuit of a Master of Arts degree in communication, which he undertook from 2014 to 2016 at the Kaunas University of Technology (KSU) situated in Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania.
As we speak, Zabarauskas is actively immersed in the meticulous process of refining and perfecting the final stages of his fifth feature film, a thought-provoking and suspenseful queer thriller, masterfully titled THE ACTIVIST.
Living in the vibrant city of Vilnius, Lithuania, with his loving fiancé Kornelijus, the talented filmmaker Zabarauskas has dedicated himself to breaking new grounds in the art of cinematography, leaving an indelible mark on the global film industry.