Olmo Omerzu studied at the FAMU film school in Prague, where he developed a passion for making films that explore human nature, family relationships, and the moral ambiguities of everyday life. His first two films premiered at the Berlin IFF and San Sebastian IFF, while his third feature, Winter Flies, earned him the Best Director award at the Karlovy Vary IFF in 2018, along with six wins at the Czech Lion Awards and a selection at the Toronto IFF 2018. His next film, Bird Atlas, premiered at the Karlovy Vary IFF in 2021. His English-language debut, Ungrateful Beings, premiered in the Main Competition of the 2025 San Sebastian IFF.