Isabel de Ocampo

Biography

Self-taught in the world of independent film production, Esther has experience ranging from directing full 35mm drama productions to on-the-fly shooting and editing herself. She’s directed prime time TV serials, made sex ed films and corporate drama for and about randy sailors.  Her captivating, cinematic stories tell of lost souls, tragic lovers, limbo lives, daydreamers, musical wonder and door slammers – raw celluloid magic. With latest short film September Esther has been selected by Zentropa and Sigma Films, to work on an original feature. She is developing an adaptation with Robyn Slovo and an original screenplay.