Claudia Sparrow

Born and raised in Lima, Claudia Sparrow is an Emmy-winning filmmaker who has been recognized as one of the ten most prominent directors in Peru. Her latest film, the documentary Maxima, about Peruvian farmer and activist Máxima Acuña, is out January 11 in theaters and on demand. Prior to Maxima, she wrote and directed the romantic drama I Remember You, which is available on all major digital platforms. Claudia is the recipient of the Franklin J. Schaffner Fellow Award for directing her film El Americano.

Talks

In Harm’s Way

By Claudia Sparrow | January 12, 2022

In Harm’s Way

Claudia Sparrow on experiencing life through the lens of an imperiled environmental activist for her new film, Maxima.