Born in São Paulo, raised in Salvador, and shaped by years in Buenos Aires, Bologna, London and Barcelona, Lud Mônaco brings a cross-cultural, multi-aesthetic perspective to cinema — where visual intuition and poetic rhythm converge, exploring desire, self-empowerment, and liberation through the delicate textures of human relationships. Across her body of work, Lud has traversed diverse cinematic forms — from intimate visual poems to richly produced narrative shorts, and spanning experimental voice-over to immersive dramaturgy. This range reflects her evolving artistry, versatility across formats, and unwavering pursuit of emotion and instinctive tempo, regardless of scale or budget. In her films, Lud illuminates both the shadow and joy of human experience, with each story unfolding through purposeful twists and profound insight. Recipient of an award judged by Peter Handke, Nobel Prize–winning author, and creator of a celebrated storytelling course on Domestika, Lud continues to serve cinema & collaborate with brands, shaping stories with daring, precision, and a lasting emotional pulse.