Špela Čadež was born in Slovenia. After graduating in Graphic Design in 2002, she continued her studies at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne, Germany. During her studies, she made two puppet animations that gained international recognition; Mate to Measure, (2004) and Lovesick, (2007). Since 2008 Špela Čadež has been working as an independent animation film director and producer. Her latest film, Boles, has been screened worldwide, receiving 50 awards, distinctions and nominations.

Filmography
2014 Re-cycling Project, omibus
2014 Litle prince Luka, animated scenes in short documentary film
2013 Boles, puppet animation
2011 Good Night, Missy, animated scenes in Metod Pevec feature
2010 Last Minute, animated film (co-director Marina Rosset)
2009 Far East Film Festival Trailer, puppet animation
2008 Marathon, clay animation (co-director Izabela Plucinska)
2007 Lovesick, puppet animation
2004 Mate to Measure, puppet animation