A girl who makes films.
Paula BENU (b. 2006) is an emerging Romanian filmmaker and multimedia artist known for her interdisciplinary approach to visual storytelling. Currently studying Film Directing at the National University of Theatre and Film "I.L. Caragiale" (UNATC) in Bucharest, she has quickly established a distinctive voice characterized by deep curiosity and playfulness.
She spent her childhood in the rural Danubian region of Romania. This upbringing heavily shaped her artistic foundation, weaving the rich textures of local folklore and mythology into her contemporary visual works. This deep connection to her roots provides a grounded, authentic undertone to her highly experimental projects.
  • Director (4 Credits)
    Benu, I love you2026
    Animation, Documentary, Short, Student
    From: Nora2024
    Experimental, Short, Student
    Self-portrait II2024
    Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
    Troublemaker2024
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Animator (2 Credits)
    Benu, I love you2026
    Animation, Documentary, Short, Student
    From: Nora2024
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Writer (2 Credits)
    Benu, I love you2026
    Animation, Documentary, Short, Student
    From: Nora2024
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Edit & color grade (1 Credit)
    From: Nora2024
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Cinematography (1 Credit)
    From: Nora2024
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Sound Design (1 Credit)
    From: Nora2024
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Scenography (1 Credit)
    From: Nora2024
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Producer (1 Credit)
    From: Nora2024
    Experimental, Short, Student
Official Selection
From: Nora
Maryland Film Festival
Baltimore, Maryland
2026
Talent Camp Special Screening
From: Nora
The Swiss Youth Festival
Zürich
2026
Youth Competition
Self-portrait II
Mill Valley Film Festival
Mill Valley, CA
2025
Student Selection
Self-portrait II
Paris International Animation Film Festival
Paris
2025
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
First Cut Youth Film Festival
Cork
2025
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
Avenues International Film Festival
New York
2025
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
Gawler Women's International Film Festival
Adelaide
2025
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
Experiments in Youth Cinema Lens
Albuquerque, New Mexico
2025
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
24FRAME Future Film Fest
Bologna
2025
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
VAFI & RAFI – International Children and Youth Animation Film Festival
Varaždin
2025
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
International Animation Festival “Soleil”
Sozopol
2025
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
REELpoetry Film Festival
Houston, TX
2025
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
Animator Fest European Youth Festival of Animated Film
Jagodina
2025
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
Northern Festival of Illustration
Hartlepool
2025
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
Young Hearts Film Festival
Insko
2025
Best Editing & The Organizing Committee's Director Award
From: Nora
China International Teen Film Festival
Shanghai
2025
Official Selection
From: Nora
YOUKI International Youth Media Festival
Wels
2025
Best Main Actress
From: Nora
KOSO Youth Film Festival
Berlin
2025
Official Selection
From: Nora
Tianjin International Academic Film Festival
Tianjin
2025
Fresh Frames Youth Block
From: Nora
Animest International Animation Film Festival
Bucharest
2025
Official Selection
From: Nora
Balkans Beyond Borders Film Festival
Istanbul
2025
Student Competition
From: Nora
Sick Chick Flicks Film Festival
2025
Nominee for Best Documentary
Troublemaker
The Park Lane International School Film Festival
Prague
2025
Official Selection
From: Nora
Ginko Youth Film Festival
Beijing
2025
Official Selection
Troublemaker
Luksuz Film Festival
Krško
2025
Official Selection
From: Nora
Seawave Film Festival
Constanța
2025
Fresh Frames (animation made by teenagers)
Self-portrait II
Animest International Animation Film Festival
Bucharest
2024
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
REX Animation Film Festival
Stockholm
2024
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
Koolifilm Fest
Tallin
2024
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
TrikFilm
Ostrava
2024
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
Festival Animánie
Pilsen
2024
Official Selection
Self-portrait II
Cluj International Comics Ilustration and Animation Festival
Cluj
2024
College
National University of Theatre and Film "I.L. Caragiale Bucharest" UNATC
Film Directing
2025Present
High School
Saint Sava National College
Humanities
20212025
Birth Date
July 12, 2006
Current City
Bucharest
A girl who makes films.
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