I'm a director based in New York. I've been creating media—from photography to film—for almost two decades.
I fell in love with dance, and spent over a decade documenting a dance company and training alongside dancers for full immersion. I started as a photographer, then transitioned into video, working as a camera operator and editor. Given my natural curiosity about people and an editorial aesthetic, I was drawn to work with magazines like Vogue, Ebony, Newsweek, and Remezcla.
As a camera operator and editor documenting events and dancers, I developed an intuition and body of knowledge that made me naturally curious about directing.
My favorite part of filmmaking is collaborating with other talented humans. I believe dance is a language we can bring into media as a storytelling tool — one with an immense capacity to move audiences. Coupled with honest stories that teach us about ourselves, it makes for unique, memorable films.
My inspiration comes from directors like Chloé Zhao (Hamnet), Celine Song (Past Lives), Olivia Wilde (Don't Worry Darling, The Invite), and choreographer Pina Bausch.
Available for commercial and branded projects worldwide.
My short film A Fully Embodied Woman was part of a special selection of Video Art and Experimental Film Festival in 2024.
Read my interview inLUUPE
Hi, I’m Anya!
MY Approach
Every project starts with a conversation — what is the objective? How do you want people to see your brand or your product?
From there, the process is intentional at every level. The team matters as much as the brief — not just skill, but attitude, energy, and how people show up for each other. A set should be a place where everyone's wellbeing is taken seriously, not just the end result. That environment is what makes people relax, open up, and give you something real.
That's especially true when directing an honest story. It asks for a vulnerable and trusting environment.
Casting is part of that intention too. Choosing to center people who are rarely centered is not just an aesthetic decision — it's the work itself.