Born and raised in Vlasotince, Serbia, he developed an early interest in cinematography, by helping his father, who worked as an event photographer and cinematographer.
[1] Djordje began his career creating short films, music videos and television-style documentaries.
He taught himself editing and the basics of VFX before enrolling into the Faculty of Drama Arts in Belgrade to study cinematography.
[2] Djordje's work on Kalki 2898 AD involved creating various unique worlds.
[2] One of Stojiljkovic's inspirations is Italian painter Caravaggio, whose lighting atmospheres influenced his work.