Vera, a Portuguese film director, inherited her artistic flair from her architect father who gifted her a VHS camera as a child. Inspired by characters from her mother's books, she explores human nature intricately. After film studies in Lisbon and mentorship from George Lucas and Emir Kusturica in Cuba, she excelled in advertising. Vera's talent shines in creating captivating beauty experiences in commercials. Her style, focusing on fashion, narrative storytelling, beauty, and sports, defines her. Collaborating with brands like L’Oréal and Adidas, she works globally from London and Lisbon

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Six years ago, Ekta Saran transitioned from a writer at multinational agencies to an independent filmmaker and advertising director. Known for her ability to capture compelling human narratives, she's sought after by prestigious clients like New Balance, Volkswagen, Chanel, and more. Specializing in lifestyle, sport, and beauty, her personal work often explores themes of identity and belonging, as seen in projects like 'Chasing Bur Dubai' (2016) and 'Karama 267' (2020), which spotlight the overlooked residents of Old Dubai.

https://vimeo.com/ektasaran