DIRECTOR(S) BIOGRAPHYA Pakistani-American filmmaker, originally hailing from the Southwest, Nadia Zoe cultivated a passion for character-driven films during her studies in acting before transitioning to a career in directing. A distinguished alumna of the Columbia University MFA Film Program, she holds a degree in screenwriting and directing. Post-graduation, she has played key roles in numerous collaborative projects, including her leadership in South Mountain, which celebrated its premiere at SXSW. Additionally, she produced and co-edited Last Ferry, which was lauded at its world premiere at BFI Flare. In her capacity as a writer and director, her contributions have garnered recognition in esteemed platforms such as the teleplay competition at the Austin Film Festival and the Chicago Latino Film Festival.