Anaïsa is a biracial (Dutch and Pakistani) filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. They grew up all over the world, namely in Mozambique, the United States, then France, before moving to Vancouver to pursue an undergraduate degree at Emily Carr University. They graduated in 2013 with a BFA in Film, Video and Integrated Media. They then completed their Masters Degree in Film Production and Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia in 2020. Currently, Anaïsa works as a teacher and as the Festival Director for the Vanocuver International Women in Film Festival. Anaïsa is the founder of "Women & Gender Diverse Filmmakers of BC", which unites women, genderqueer, trans and non-binary folk working in film. They have won numerous awards, including the 2017 Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Award for Emerging Artist in Film & New Media, and the 2018 Women in Film and Television Spotlight Award for Newcomer. Anaïsa has made several short films, primarily on topics of mental health and immigration stories. Currently, Anaïsa is in development on two feature films and a television series. In their spare time, Anaïsa enjoys catching up on TV shows, drinking copious amounts of tea, attempting to keep their plants alive, and hanging out with their two cats, Simon and River.