Stephanie Spray

An innovative anthropologist turned filmmaker, Stephanie Spray was born in 1979 in Colorado, United States and has been actively creating films since the early 2000s. Known for her works within the documentary genre, her most notable film is "Manakamana" (2013), a mesmerizing journey through the Nepalese landscape which won the Special Jury Award at the Locarno International Film Festival. Her authorial style is characterized by a profound anthropological perspective, creating deeply immersive and observational films that push the boundaries of the documentary genre. Stephanie Spray's work reflects a genuine, empathetic eye for human experience, showing us that every life, no matter how remote or seemingly ordinary, holds a universe of stories worth telling.