DIRECTOR(S) BIOGRAPHYAna Cristina Barragán (Quito, 1987) is a screenwriter and director. Her debut, Alba (2016), premiered at Rotterdam, won over 35 awards, and was Ecuador’s Oscar submission. Her second feature, The Octopus Skin (2022), premiered at San Sebastián and received six Colibrí Awards. Her shorts include Ave (TIFF 2023). In 2025, she premiered The Ivy at Venice Orizzonti, winning the Best Screenplay award, and is developing new film, TV, and documentary projects.