Dace Pūce is an award-winning Latvian film and theatre director, screenwriter, and producer. Her debut feature "The Pit" (2020) won several international festival awards and was Latvia’s submission for the Oscars. Her second feature, "Manny" (2020), earned her a European Cinematography Award for Best Director. She founded Marana Productions and Pūces Academy, combining filmmaking, theatre, and arts education.