A woman walks home alone at night. The film transforms what should be an ordinary moment into a tense, intimate portrait of the invisible rules, paranoia and instincts women carry with them in public spaces.
Cuban‑Austrian filmmaker Helen is based in Vienna. Her work is rooted in her Caribbean heritage, in women’s stories, and in a deep interest in socially critical themes. Her experimental short Tem Fé, a manifesto‑like piece exploring resilience, heritage and female identity, premiered at FEST in Portugal in 2025 and has received two awards, including Best Experimental Film at the 2026 Porto Femme Film Festival. Her fiction short TMWYH, centered on women’s safety in urban spaces, won the XYZ Generation Audience Award at the 2026 Tampere Film Festival. Her feature documentary Alma Anciana, shot in Cuba, Portugal, and Austria, was released in Portuguese cinemas in 2024 and is available on Filmin. Helen joined BAFTA Connect in 2023 and is currently developing new projects that blend intimate storytelling with social awareness.
