Andris Gauja

Currently pursuing a professional doctorate in film studies, Andris has written and directed both documentaries—such as “Family Instinct” (2010, IDFA nomination, AFI Docs Grand Prix, Cinema Eye Honors nomination)—and narrative films, including “Nothing Can Stop Us Now” (2019, nine nominations for the Latvian National Film Prize) and “The Lesson” (2014, Montreal IFF, Chicago IFF, Bergen IFF). His films often explore thought-provoking topics, and his current focus is on scientific documentaries. Recently, Andris premiered his documentary “The Art of Looking” at the Jihlava IDFF, won the Best Short Documentary at the Madrid Shorts FF, Best Cinematography and Visual Effects Award at the world’s largest Science Film Festival. The film has been selected to 31 international film festival worldwide so far.