Maureen Fazendeiro, a French filmmaker based in Lisbon, is known for her poetic style and blending of documentary and fiction. With acclaimed works like "Motu Maeva", "Black Sun", and the feature "The Tsugua Diaries" (co-directed with Miguel Gomes), she has gained recognition at major international festivals. In 2025, she is the featured director in the “New Voices” program at the 33rd Curtas Vila do Conde, which includes a retrospective of her work and the national premiere of "Les Habitants".