Antonella Sudasassi Furniss is a director, writer and producer, with a degree in Audiovisual Production from the University of Costa Rica. Her first feature film, The Awakening of the Ants (also known as Hormigas) has been shown in more than 65 international festivals and has won more than 14 international awards. The film represented the country at the Academy Awards, was nominated for the Goya Awards and won at the Platinum Awards. In her work as a director, she has been interested in telling stories centered on female characters and how they understand their sexuality at different stages of life. She is currently developing a creative documentary on sexuality in adult life.
