Carla Grande is a Grierson-nominated documentary director and cinematographer drawn to stories that reframe global conversations through domestic settings. Originally from Spain, living in London, she brings a cross-cultural lens, shaped by extensive filming across Latin America, South Asia and the United States.
COMMISSIONED tV PROJECTS
She has directed, produced, and self-shot films for Netflix, BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, and Discovery - specialising in archive-led features and character-driven series.
Her recent credits include global hits like Depp v Heard [Netflix/Channel 4, 30M+ views], which reached #1 in 88 countries; Poisoned [Channel 4, Sheffield Doc/Fest], an investigative series made in collaboration with The Times; and The Twister [Netflix, 7M+ views].
Independent FILMS
Her work has screened at accredited festivals internationally including Sheffield Doc/Fest, British Film Institute, Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival, London Short Film Festival and Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival. Carla is currently directing her first documentary feature film.
NEWS
Selected for renowned schemes, she is a BAFTA Connect member, a mentor at the London Screen Academy, and part of We are Doc Women; contributing to industry data on women directors.
2025 | Completed Creative Intelligence AI Accelerator Programme
2022 | Completed Centre for Investigative Journalism Summer Workshop
2021 | Selected for Edinburgh TV Festival’s Ones to Watch
2019 | Finalist on Channel 4’s First Cut at Sheffield Doc/Fest
