Celi Mitidieri is a Brazilian documentary director and producer based in Los Angeles, focusing on community-rooted stories that spark reflection and social change. After graduating with a Film BFA in May 2024, she moved to LA to join the Academy Gold Rising program and has since worked across documentary, commercial, and narrative productions. Her work has been recognized by 25-plus festivals worldwide, the ADDYs, and a College Television Award nomination. Celi is currently a Post-Producing Resident at Union Editorial through Experience by Industry Standard, a residency sponsored by Netflix. In her free time, she is also an organizer for the Video Consortium Los Angeles, a hub for non-fiction creatives. more...