Ava Ferrera is a film director & writer based in the subtropical island of Madeira. Know for her evocative, experimental & unorthodox vision and style.

Through her directing she brings to life resonant and aesthetically rich films that connect deeply with audiences.

Through her writing she is experimental and unorthodox, often delving into complex emotional landscapes.

Through her cinematography Ava owns her creative realm - commanding direction, visuals, and narratives with precision, yet constantly seeking new terrain through uncharted stories and visual languages.

Four-time Winner and nine-time Nominee “Echoes of the Past” is a documentary short written and directed by Ava Ferrera

About the Film:

“As the seasons turn, director Ava Ferrera follows a new generation rediscovering the fading art of craft cider-making. Raising intimate questions about heritage, cultural memory, and what we choose to carry forward. A journey of rediscovery, tradition and history.”

Filmed on location in Madeira Island, Portugal.

2025 accolades:

• Winner for Best Documentary Short at Paris Film Awards
• Winner for Best Documentary Short at Florence Film Awards
• Gold Winner for Best Documentary Short at Hollywood Gold Awards
• Winner for Best Cinematography at Berlin Short Film Awards
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• Nominee for Best Director at London Indie Film Festival
• Nominee for Best Documentary Short at Berlin Short Film Awards
• Nominee for Best Documentary Short at Tokyo International Short Film Festival
• Nominee for Best Documentary Short at Seoul International Short Film Festival
• Nominee for Best Documentary Short at London Indie Short Film Festival
• Nominee for Best Documentary Short at East Village New York Film Festival
• Nominee for Best Documentary Short at Sweden Film Awards
• Nominee for Best Documentary Short at RED Movie Awards
• Nominee for Best Documentary Short at Rome Prisma Film Awards