Matija Šraj

http://www.matija.com.au

Matija Šraj is an queer Australian-Slovenian writer. He mostly writes about messy queers in absurd comedies, high-octane action thrillers or gritty, sexy dramas. He is creator and writer of two series in development and has worked as an assistant on premium Australian and US productions, including Paramount+'s NCIS: Sydney and Amazon's Deadloch.

Prior to writing, Matija spent most of his career working in politics for the Australian Greens. He's also worked as a lawyer, mentored indigenous students in outback Australia, worked at a football club and he qualified as a swimming and fitness coach.

Honors & Awards

IWC Best Of Selection - QUEENMAKER - 2026

Grand Prize Fellowship Winner - CineStory Foundation TV Competition - QUEENMAKER - 2024

Honorable Mention - Page International Screenwriting Awards Stowe Story Labs Fellowship - QUEENMAKER - 2025

Finalist - Page International Screenwriting Awards - 2025

Semifinalist/scholarship winner - THE RIP - 2023

non-WGA

Male, Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+

QUEENMAKER

Comedy - VEEP meets RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE

After a cash-strapped, publicity-seeking drag queen who impulsively decides to run for Australian parliament is unexpectedly elected, he has to overcome childhood trauma, inept housemates-turned-staffers and constant battles with the Prime Minister to try and change politics for the better.

THE RIP

Coming-of-age drama feature

1990 on the Australian coast. After an unexpected hookup with his best mate, a closeted high school jock’s life unravels as an unlikely friendship with a nerdy outcast helps him confront who he really is.

Character-driven, Queer, Thriller, Coming-of-Age, Satire, Dark, Slapstick, International

Male, Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+

unrepped