Olivia Lonsdale's directorial work is driven by the pulse of human experience. As an actress turned filmmaker, she knows exactly what distinguishes a performance from an authentic performance, how to ignite and sustain character development, and how interpersonal connection can dissolve the boundaries between life and life on screen.

In her nuanced and elegant approach to filmmaking, Lonsdale puts empathy first. She has a special knack for channeling hyper-personal stories, embedding them in environmental elements such as architectural style and enduring influences from vintage cinema. These elements do more than simply surround or shape Lonsdale’s subjects; they interact with them and, in some ways, become their embodiment.

Fresh off the release of her directorial debut, Almost Grown, as well as her first film for Chanel, Lonsdale is just getting started. Hands-on, eyes wide open, and with a full understanding of the actor’s craft, she aims to be moved by her own stories and characters—just as the viewer is moved by them.