Bruna Arbex is an award-winning Brazilian-Canadian director and writer with over twelve years of experience in the industry. Known for her distinctive style, Bruna crafts surreal renditions of everyday life's absurdities. In addition to her creative talents, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Communication obtained in 2015, which complements her versatile skill set. Her portfolio encompasses short films, music videos, short documentaries, and commercial projects. Among her acclaimed works are the award-winning short film 'La Cerise,' now streaming on Tello Films, and the Leo Award-nominated 'This Is a Period Piece,' available on CBC Gem. A veteran of prestigious film festivals like the Atlanta Film Festival, Whistler Film Festival, Reelworld Film Festival, and ARFF International, Bruna is an alumna of esteemed development programs such as Crazy 8’s and Women In the Director’s Chair (WIDC). She has collaborated with renowned brands like Absolut Vodka and Hershey. Currently, she is developing 'Exulansis,' a daring digital short series, which is her most ambitious project yet, exploring themes of xenophobia and micro-aggressions through the lens of lived experience.