Lud Mônaco is an award-winning producer and director, born in São Paulo and raised in Bahia, with deep family ties to Italy and Argentina. She built her production career between Barcelona and London, bridging cultures to produce seamless international projects across film and advertising. Fluent in four languages, Lud is celebrated for her bold storytelling and global perspective, having also developed a successful storytelling course on Domestika. A Berlinale Talents alumna, her award-winning films — screened at festivals like Oberhausen, BFI Flare, and Sitges — focus on female-driven narratives of friendship and self-discovery. This year, she is set to shoot her €1M debut feature, Augusta & Kátia, in Lisbon, while leading Mamma Roma Films with an adventurous spirit, infusing every project with a unique vibrancy, creativity, and passion.