Pooja Gupte is a cinematographer whose work spans feature films, commercials, short films, and web series. Known for her thoughtful visual approach and character-focused storytelling, she brings a strong sense of atmosphere and emotional depth to her work across formats.

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Based in the UK Emma Branderhorst is a director at The Corner Shop, an international production company known for representing filmmakers across commercials, film, and branded content, with offices in London and Los Angeles. Emma began her career with independent short films, developing a distinct voice centred on realism and female perspectives. Her early films, including ‘Under the Skin’, ‘Ma Mère et Moi’, and ‘Spotless’, premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival

Based in Mumbai Sudhir Mishra is an Indian filmmaker known for his work as a director and screenwriter, with a career spanning over three decades. He is widely recognised for his socially and politically driven storytelling, often exploring themes of identity, power, and human relationships. He began his career in the 1980s as an assistant director and screenwriter, working on films like ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron’. He made his directorial debut with ‘Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin’ (198

Based in the USA & Canada Goh Iromoto is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker known for emotionally grounded storytelling that spans intimate human narratives and large-scale commercial work. Represented by PRETTYBIRD in the US and UK, and Steam Films in Canada, his work blends cinematic visuals with deeply personal storytelling. His style is defined by a naturalistic and empathetic approach, with a strong emphasis on casting and performance. He often works with real people and lived

Based in the USA Bianca Poletti is an Argentine-American director and photographer associated with Biscuit Filmworks, known for her work across commercials, music videos, and short films. Based in Los Angeles, she has built a strong reputation for creating visually driven, character-focused stories, often exploring coming-of-age narratives and different facets of the human psyche. With work that spans narrative film, commercial work, and photography, she is known for combinin

Based in the UK Georgia Hudson is a director and artist associated with Park Pictures, known for her work across commercials, music videos, and film. Based in London, she has built a strong reputation for creating visually striking, emotionally driven work that combines performance, movement, and storytelling. She began her career through fashion, art, and media—working as a photographer’s assistant, performance artist, and videographer at i-D Magazine—before transitioning in

Based in the USA Kyle Cody is a VFX artist and Creative Director at Electric Theatre Collective, United States. With over 15 years of experience, he is known for leading high-end visual effects work across global advertising, combining storytelling with advanced VFX techniques. He began his career in visual effects and spent over a decade at The Mill in New York, where he rose to Head of 2D and VFX Supervisor, leading large teams and complex commercial projects. He later join

Based in the USA Ina Pira is the Head of Curation at Vimeo, USA, where she leads the platform’s curation efforts, including the widely recognised Staff Picks program. In this role, she is responsible for identifying, selecting, and showcasing standout films and videos, working closely with filmmakers and shaping how high-quality content is discovered and promoted on the platform. Before joining Vimeo, Ina built her background in film programming and festival curation. She wo