Neven Samardžić was born in 1986 in Sarajevo. In 2017, he completed his studies at the Academy of Performing Arts Sarajevo. During his time at the Academy, he wrote and directed short films and student plays. Professionally, he has performed in four stand-up shows, produced two music videos, and served as both an assistant director and director for the documentary series Hoću kući for Al Jazeera Balkans. Čistoća is the film he created as his senior thesis.