Biography

Laura Pérez Maquedano (they/them), also known as Lau Maquedano, is a Basque Film Director, Producer, and Editor. They've had a passion for storytelling since a young age and began their journey writing and illustrating children's books. They became a published author at the age of 12, with "The Lost Turtle" (Aizkorri, 2013), followed by their second book, "The Poor Cactus" (EC. O Ediciones Cívicas), in 2015. Their diverse passions, from writing, painting, and theater, led them to pursue Film Studies at Wesleyan University (2020).