About me

Elisabeth Akel was born and raised in South Florida and discovered her passion for creativity at a young age. Her journey into filmmaking began when she stumbled upon photography in her early adulthood, igniting a desire to pursue a career in the visual arts.

Currently, Elisabeth has written, directed, and produced the short film Power Over Me, awarded Best Cross Cultural Film at the Milan Indie International Film Festival, and produced another titled Sweet and Savory Life.

Through her films, Elisabeth seeks to explore the struggles of navigating a multicultural identity, mental illness, and the overall complexities of the human experience. Ultimately, she invites her audience to see the world through a lens of clarity, beyond the perception in which our minds filter reality, and foster compassion, with the intention of sparking meaningful conversations and most importantly, bridging human connection.

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