Lea Pfandler

Lea Pfandler is an international director, writer, and filmmaker. Being Swiss by passport, but grown up all over the globe, she considers herself a citizen of the world speaking multiple languages. Lea's love for storytelling started at a very young age, writing scripts and drawing comics, which lead her to study film at the University of Zurich. She also holds a BFA in Acting and is now residing in NYC, where she has directed, written, and produced short films including 'A Cycle', 'Old Habits Die Hard', 'Fork In The Road', 'A New Tomorrow', ' How I Met Emily', and 'When Will The Chameleon Speak'. Her films have won Lea several awards, such as Best Film Of The Festival, Best LGBT Film, Best Thriller, Best Emerging Storyteller, Best Screenwriter, and Audience Choice Awards. She is a proud member of NYC Women Filmmakers and participated in the inaugural all female film challenge 'Women's Weekend Film Challenge'. She has a soft spot for romance and period dramas and believes in telling stories that move the heart, advocate inclusion, and provoke thought.