Bettina, known to her friends as “Be,” is a filmmaker whose journey began in the rugged beauty of northern Canada. Growing up surrounded by nature, she developed a connection that shapes her artistic vision to this day. Inspired by the captivating dance of light and shadow in nature, Bettina’s filmmaking is a reflection of her deep connection to nature. She developed a fascination with the way light shapes our perception of the world a fascination that continues to inspire her work today. Through her films, she captures the beauty and complexity of both nature and humanity, blending the subtle interplay of light and shadow to tell stories that resonate on a deeper, more emotional level.

For the past six years, she has focused on Parkinson’s disease, creating impactful short films in partnership with Dr. Ines Debove, a movement disorder specialist. Together, they bridge medical science and cinematic storytelling, producing films that are both informative and deeply human.

Be’s love for nature continues to inspire her work, often capturing its fleeting beauty and reflecting life’s profound truths. Her close-up shots of human faces offer unfiltered glimpses into the humanity of her subjects. Whether through nature’s landscapes or the intimate details of a person’s expression, Be’s films aim to connect us to each other, to the world, and to the challenges we face.

In every frame, her work is a testament to the power of film to tell stories, spark change, and give a voice to those often unheard.