Filmmakers

Canadian-Egyptian filmmaker, works in both documentary and fiction, investigating identity, history, and human behavior under pressure. He also works as an assistant director and production professional in Toronto’s film industry, contributing to major projects.

Irish filmmaker and director of photography, specializes in documentaries about characters and unconventional communities. His notable works include Hit the Wall (2024) and The Good Farmer and the Failed Son (2025). He is currently preparing his first feature-length documentary.

Polish-American, is a screenwriter and director. Her latest feature, TOUCH, a Mandarin-language romantic thriller shot in China, was acquired by HBO Europe. She also teaches screenwriting at the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts at MIU.

Self-taught Swiss filmmaker, draws inspiration from diverse experiences and his childlike curiosity to create stories blending satire, tragedy, and cinematic eclecticism. Influenced by Werner Herzog, he seeks to capture humanity and explore the possibilities within each story.

American-Italian cinematographer, has filmed ocean expeditions with Pristine Seas and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, and her recent work won a Capital Emmy Award. Now based in Hawai‘i, she supports local ocean-focused groups through her work.

British-Russian, began in documentary and narrative filmmaking with shorts exploring small yet profound worlds, such as meritocracy, flamenco, and human connection, blending introspection with hands-on collaboration on set and script development.

Italian architect and filmmaker, investigates how urban transformation and spatial inequality affect everyday life. He has made documentaries in Bangladesh, North Macedonia, and Ethiopia, working directly with communities to reflect their experiences.

Brings a conceptual and poetic dimension. He translates nature into numbers and numbers back into nature, exploring how abstraction can generate new ways of perceiving and building worlds.

Iraqi-American, directs and writes films with a deep interest in reflecting the absurdity of human existence. Their childhood as an immigrant in the American Midwest, marked by feelings of isolation and misunderstanding, shapes the way they dream and tell stories.

Director of photography with over twenty years of experience, trained alongside Eduardo Coutinho and Walter Carvalho, develops a cinema rooted in attentiveness to reality and openness to the unexpected—where subtle gestures and silences reveal the invisible.

Canadian filmmaker, inherited a love for photography and nature, and creates documentaries for Indigenous communities in British Columbia, blending visual storytelling with cultural sensitivity.

Cinematographer and producer from Mendoza, Argentina, sees the camera as a vital space where intuition, music, and experimentation guide storytelling, aiming for deep emotional impact.

Canadian filmmaker and geoscientist, blends science, poetry, and a touch of chaos in her projects. Shaped by her time in Alaska, she resides in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, creating experimental films that connect places, natural phenomena, and human emotions.

Born in Cologne, Germany, and based in Beijing, is a director and musician. His short film Ke Wai Huo Dong was in competition at the 75th Berlinale 2025 for the Shorts section.

Indian filmmaker, studied Direction at Whistling Woods International and works with an experimental, collaborative approach, shooting and editing without rigid scripts and with full creative freedom. He is currently developing his first feature, The Marble Melts at Night.

Filmmaker and writer from Northern Ireland, works across film, television, and theatre, exploring psychology and human existence. He has produced short films and recently completed two feature films: A Little Learning Is A Dangerous Thing and Conversations in Bed (as cinematographer).

Australian filmmaker and photographer, began his career as a lighting technician and now focuses on portraiture, landscape, and the memory of place, combining documentary instinct with poetic storytelling to capture authentic moments.

Mexican-Greek filmmaker, focuses on nature, ancestral cultures, and the spiritual landscapes of humanity. Through PIGUAME Films, he combines adventure, Indigenous wisdom, and environmental awareness to convey the poetry of real places and the resilience of their inhabitants.

Portuguese, develops her practice at the intersection of cinema and visual arts, constructing a visual language that treats memory as living matter. Her work stems from attentive listening to places and their stratifications — physical, symbolic, and affective — and from dialogue with the bodies that inhabit, traverse, and reconfigure them.

American with roots in the rural South and South Korea, explores themes of life, death, and Southern culture in his work. His films have been showcased at festivals such as Cannes (American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase), Newport Beach, and the Hot Springs Documentary Festival, which is Academy Award qualifying.

Australian, is a director, producer, and writer exploring the collective psyche and historical memory of his country through fiction and documentary. His work includes ENEMY ALIEN, and he is currently in post-production on his first feature-length documentary, EDWARD FOR COUNCILLOR.

Italian director based in Milan, creates films that blend narrative and experimentation. Trained in visual arts and filmmaking after a nomadic journey across Europe, her work focuses on storytelling as a means of emotional and physical exploration of the world, with an internationally recognized authorial voice.

Filmmaker from Chengdu, China, has worked on international co-productions and documents stories of individuals driven by singular passions, combining emotion with deep observation of humanity.

Cuban-American filmmaker and producer, works on documentaries and narrative content for platforms like HBO Max and Discovery Channel, blending cultural identity, social impact, and human-centered storytelling.

Australian-British, grew up surrounded by music and nature, developing an early interest in reading and writing. His films focus on the collision of class and cultural specificity, with a particular interest in people “without a safety net.”

Born in Uruguay and of Swiss-Argentine nationality, works with painting, sculpture, film, and installations. Her work combines art history, dark humor, and elements of contemporary life, exploring chaos, the grotesque, and the precariousness of the human condition through figuration and abstraction.

American, is a filmmaker/editor/photographer based in Los Angeles. He has worked on projects for Vice, HBO, and Netflix. He also works as a freelance editor and colorist.

Director and screenwriter from San Juan, Argentina, explores life in the Andes through documentaries like SIERRA (2025) and Serás Calingasta, portraying ancestral rituals and little-known worlds.

Mexican filmmaker graduated from USC, worked alongside Alejandro G. Iñárritu and produced BARDO and also Vainilla, premiered in Venice. She now focuses on writing and directing, exploring memory and female experiences, giving voice to underrepresented groups with empathy and collaboration.

Canadian-Polish filmmaker, focuses her work on how people build community and find a sense of belonging, exploring stories through editing. Notable works include Groundwork: Natural Building in British Columbia (Leo Award) and Canuck & I (Canadian Screen Award nominee).

Argentine-German visual artist and photographer based in Madrid, combines personal archives, everyday objects, and fragmentary scenes, working across photography, installation, and experimental narrative. Her work focuses on the emotional, the poetic, and the symbolic.

Swiss-Romansh based in Berlin, is developing sci-fi series and his debut feature film, exploring bold and provocative worlds. He is also known for his contemplative documentary short Kind Regards from the Anthropocene, which screened at festivals across five continents.

American writer, director, and editor, has been recognized at festivals such as Slamdance and Austin Film Fest. She grew up in the Sonoran Desert and co-founded the production company Lemon St. Pictures. She currently directs micro-budget shorts and writes fiction, poetry, and other creative projects.

German director of photography, combines emotion, craftsmanship, and technology. His graduation short film Ecce Homo reflects his interest in abstraction to create a deeper understanding of stories.

From Italy, began documenting concerts, festivals, and trips with her handycam, later directing music videos and commercials. Since 2015, she has focused on directing in music, fashion, and advertising, and now concentrates on narrative and documentary filmmaking, aiming to create stories that move and endure.

Slovakian, is a documentary director and editor, specializing in exploring the intersection of observation and storytelling. He is currently developing his debut feature documentary Metanoia, centered on the underground techno community in Moldova, and has directed documentaries for Deutsche Welle.

French, director and cinematographer based in Paris, has explored cinema, contemporary art, and theatre to experiment with light and form. His first short film, Ceddo, shot in Senegal, reflects his passion for directing and his desire to continue exploring cinematic writing and form.

American and professional cellist, combines his experience in music production with a creative documentary approach, currently working on his first short film following elements of nature across global supply chains, exploring the relationship between time, living beings, and storytelling.

Self-taught filmmaker whose films developed out of video installations and from writing/designing for literary publications. His place in the workshop is supported by the NL Film Fonds and the Mondriaan Fonds.

Mexican-Spanish based in the UK, specializes in documentaries reflecting broader cultural and social realities. He studied Philosophy and Journalism at NYU and worked as a journalist and documentary filmmaker in Mexico. He is currently completing an MA in Documentary Directing at the National Film and Television School.

American, is a writer, director, and producer with experience on series such as The Walking Dead. Her work focuses on giving voice to survivors and reflecting human perseverance, with award-winning shorts including APPLES & ORANGES, SWEETHEART, and HOTELING. She is currently in post-production on her fourth short film and works as an executive assistant on series for Netflix and CBS.

French-Algerian photographer based in Lisbon, combines photography, film, and sound in a poetic and intuitive documentary approach. His projects explore family memory, postcolonial heritage, and inner territories.

American artist and filmmaker, investigates the intersection of art, philosophy, and science, exploring ecological memory, interspecies relationships, and the emotional impact of environmental change. Her work seeks to rethink the relationship between humans and nature, fostering a deep sense of place and reciprocity.

Swedish Director of Photography, specialized in capturing people and environments across narrative and commercial projects, combines guerrilla filmmaking with professional productions.

Nicaraguan based in Philadelphia, works as a director, writer, and cinematographer. Her work has been featured at festivals such as Cannes Short Film Corner, SXSW, and Cine Las Americas, focusing on marginalized communities, social justice, and amplifying the voices and contributions of women.

Scottish filmmaker, has developed documentaries and experimental projects such as Teeth (winner of Best Documentary at the Scottish Short Film Festival) and The Soul Of A Statue. He has also worked as a cinematographer for BBC Scotland and is currently producing NUCLEUS.

Brazilian filmmaker trained at USC School of Cinematic Arts, has mainly worked as an advertising director, but his focus is on auteur cinema. Influenced by Werner Herzog, he seeks projects that challenge convention and approach filmmaking as a serious artistic pursuit.

Aspiring Luxembourgish and Russian cinematographer, has worked in different countries and cultures, absorbing multicultural perspectives to integrate into cinematic storytelling. His approach focuses on exploring all aspects of a story and reflecting human diversity on screen.

Chinese filmmaker based between Shanghai and Tokyo, works as an assistant director and is graduating in Comparative Literature and Film at Brown University. His short film Amphibian, an adaptation of a Cortázar story, won international awards for Best Student Short.

Spanish cinematographer born in Barcelona, develops a vision shaped by his early connection with mountains and nature. Educated at ESCAC, his practice relies on the observation of light, process, and intuition as essential elements of creation.