Emmy-winning writer of Netflix Original films The Social Dilemma and Chasing Coral, Vickie Curtis made her directorial debut with Comparsa. Comparsa immerses audiences in the intensity of Ciudad Peronia, Guatemala, where sisters Lesli and Lupe Pérez use art to heal deep wounds. Her work explores the systemic roots of social and ecological crises, and the artists and activists working to rebuild. Vickie’s storytelling spans award-winning documentaries including Searching For Amani (Tribeca), We Are Guardians (HotDocs, Netflix LatAm), Greener Pastures (POV), and Anbessa (Berlinale, Arte). After years studying theatre and education, she brings a collaborative approach to each project.