Denia Zerouali, a French photographer based in Brussels, boasts 25 years of experience in advertising photography, earning accolades from esteemed organizations like the French and American Club of Art Directors. Transitioning to directing in recent years, she brings her meticulous framing skills from photography to her filmmaking, preferring to work closely with small teams to capture intimacy and magic in her portraits. Equally adept in commercials and music videos, she thrives on storytelling, with a humanist and poetic approach. Drawing inspiration from filmmakers like John Cassavetes, Jane Campion, and Terrence Malik, she prioritizes authentic performances, whether from professional actors or street castings.