Elza Gauja has written, directed and produced several short films, both documentaries and fiction, including documentary “Meanwhile in Lucavsala” and a debut narrative film “Keep Smiling, Mom!”. Elza has participated in the MFI Script 2 Film workshop, Ex Oriente Film training programme and Midpoint Series Launch 2022. Meanwhile, Elza is doing her film directing master studies at the Latvian Academy of Culture. Previously she has also studied film and theatrical acting.