Anastasiya Gruba is a Ukrainian screenwriter and director graduate from the drama department of Kyiv National Theatre, Cinema, and TV University and member of the NGO CUC. She’s the screenwriter and co-writer of several Ukrainian feature films, documentaries, and television series. She is also a participant in the European Short Pitch, Munich Film Up, and Global Media Makers LA Residency programs. Her feature film project was presented at Ukraine in Focus during Marché du Film 2023 and at Baltic Event Co-Production Market 2024. Her debut short, Driving Lessons, premiered at PÖFF Shorts 2024 and earned a Golden Dzyga nomination.