Igor Vrtačnik studied and graduated from the Ljubljana Film Academy. He has directed around sixty documentaries. Directed five short films and one feature "Piranedello" with cinematographer Georgij Rerberg known for his work on Andrei Tarkovsky's masterpieces such as The Mirror (1974) and Stalker (1979). For his work, he has received numerous international awards. He is also a keen sailor and rock climber.