Bren Lopez

Bren López Zepeda is an award-winning animator who likes to use storytelling to dismantle oppressive systems. Her curiosity and empathy reflect the type of stories she creates, which often focus on politically and socially engaged subjects and projects that push boundaries and represent the underdogs of the world. She started in animation in 2017 while finishing her degree at Concordia University. She’s worked with the National Film Board of Canada, Ted-Ed, the Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival, and Embuscade Films amongst others. Her latest inspirations include Guillermo del Toro’s films, Michael de Forge’s graphic novels, and Bell Hooks’ writings.