Željka Sukova studied Graphic Arts at Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and New Media at Academy of Fine Arts in Prague.
Marija’s Own (2011), her docufiction-feature film debut, had its world premiere at Hot Docs, Toronto and European premiere at Karlovy Vary IFF where it was awarded the Federation of Film Critics of Europe and the Mediterranean Award. It was screened at more than 20 festivals including MOMA’s Documentary fortnight’s Gala closing night.
Winter/Miracle (2012), a docufiction film coproduction which she co-directed with Gustavo Beck from Brazil, was screened at CPH:DOX and Goteborg IFF and won award for the best Central and Eastern European Film at Jihlava IDFF 2013.
Endless Tail (2018) had its world premiere at Karlovy Vary IFF.