Laura Pérez Maquedano (they/them), also known as Lau Maquedano, is a Basque Film Director, Producer, and Editor. They've had a passion for storytelling since a young age and began their journey writing and illustrating children's books. They became a published author at the age of 12, with "The Lost Turtle" (Aizkorri, 2013), followed by their second book, "The Poor Cactus" (EC.O Ediciones Cívicas), in 2015. Their diverse passions, from writing, painting, and theater, led them to pursue Film Studies at Wesleyan University (2020).