Grace Hughes-Hallett

Rising star of the British film industry, Grace Hughes-Hallett was born in 1985 in London, England. Actively directing since the early 2010s, her work primarily focuses on documentary and short film genres, with her most notable piece being "Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl)" which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject in 2020. Hughes-Hallett is known for her authentic storytelling, often diving deep into the human experience and exploring marginalised communities in a compassionate and respectful manner. Grace Hughes-Hallett is not merely a director, but a visual poet who captures the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity with an unparalleled sensitivity.