Born in Vancouver, Canada and now based in Los Angeles, Ilanna is an internationally awarded commercial director, filmmaker, and photographer. Through her work, she unifies dynamic movement with uplifting storytelling, leading her to collaborate with clients such as Red Bull, Roxy, the LA Clippers, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Harvard Business Review. Her films have screened in competition at Oscar- qualifying festivals including the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFilm) and the American Documentary & Animation Film Festival, amongst others. She was recognized with a silver for New Director of the Year at the shots Awards in spring 2024.