Ela Thier is an accomplished filmmaker known for her diverse contributions to the film industry as a writer, director, and producer. Among her notable works is the feature film *Foreign Letters* (2012), which she both wrote and directed; it received support from B&H Photo and was distributed by Film Movement. Thier also co-wrote the legal drama *Puncture* (2011), starring Chris Evans, which made a splash at the Tribeca Film Festival before being released by Millennium Films.
Her romantic comedy *The Wedding Cow* (2000), produced and aired by Sudwestrundfunk, garnered significant acclaim, winning eighteen international awards, including four for Best Feature and four Audience Choice awards. Currently, she is in the post-production phase of *The Great Despair*, a science fiction comedy also backed by B&H Photo, set for release later this year.
In addition to her feature films, Thier has written, produced, and directed over a dozen short films, earning numerous accolades at festivals worldwide. Her talent has been recognized with a nomination for the White House Project Emerging Artist Award in 2010 and as a recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts fellowship in screenwriting/playwriting in 2008. Her scripts have also been selected four consecutive years for the Independent Film Week by IFP, from 2005 to 2009, showcasing her consistent excellence in storytelling.
Her romantic comedy *The Wedding Cow* (2000), produced and aired by Sudwestrundfunk, garnered significant acclaim, winning eighteen international awards, including four for Best Feature and four Audience Choice awards. Currently, she is in the post-production phase of *The Great Despair*, a science fiction comedy also backed by B&H Photo, set for release later this year.
In addition to her feature films, Thier has written, produced, and directed over a dozen short films, earning numerous accolades at festivals worldwide. Her talent has been recognized with a nomination for the White House Project Emerging Artist Award in 2010 and as a recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts fellowship in screenwriting/playwriting in 2008. Her scripts have also been selected four consecutive years for the Independent Film Week by IFP, from 2005 to 2009, showcasing her consistent excellence in storytelling.
