Luisa Homem is a Portuguese director, screenwriter and producer whose work has been featured in numerous festivals around the world. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1979, Homem began her career in the film industry soon after graduating from the University of Lisbon with a degree in film studies.
Her first professional directing gig was for a short film titled "Cidades Sem Nome" (Cities Without Names) which was released in 2007. This film was selected to compete at numerous film festivals around the world, including the Toronto International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival. Since then, Homem has gone on to direct a number of feature films, documentaries, and television series.
Her feature film debut was "O Jardim dos Cinco Sentidos" (The Garden of Five Senses), which was released in 2014. The film was a critical and commercial success, and was nominated for seven awards at the Portuguese Academy of Film.
In 2015, Homem directed "Ponte da Esperança" (Bridge of Hope), a powerful film about the struggle of refugees in Portugal. The film was selected to compete at the 2016 Berlin International Film Festival and won multiple awards at the Portuguese Academy of Film, including Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Film.
Homem has also directed a number of television series, including "Sangue Azul" (Blue Blood) and "O Mistério da Mansão" (The Mansion's Mystery). She has also served as a producer on several projects, including the television series "O Regresso" (The Return).
In recent years, Homem has become increasingly involved in the Portuguese film industry, and has served as a jury member at several film festivals, including the Berlin International Film Festival. She is currently working on her next feature film, which is due for release in 2020.
Overall, Luisa Homem is a talented director whose work has been critically acclaimed around the world. Her films are powerful and thought-provoking, and she has established herself as one of the leading directors in the Portuguese film industry.
