Lilian Hess is an artist and filmmaker working between Berlin and London. A graduate of the esteemed Goldsmiths University, she holds a BA in Modern Literature and an MFA in Screen Documentary. An alumna of the prestigious Biennale College, Berlinale Talents and the European Creators Lab, her diverse body of work spans film, photography, and immersive formats, with a focus on the politics of the body and personal histories. Her artistic shorts have showcased at festivals across Europe and the US. Her feature documentary Observations at 65º South, was acquired by Netflix in 2022. In recent years, Lilian has concentrated on the format of Extended Realities (XR), directing and producing acclaimed projects such as Cosmos Within Us, Haunted Hotel, and Ekhos. These works have been featured at prestigious festivals, including the Venice Film Biennale, Raindance and the BFI Film Festival, winning numerous awards and industry attention. Her latest installation, Duchampiana, premiered at the 81st Venice Film Festival to great acclaim, with further exhibitions following in Prag, London, Brussels and Miami in autumn 2024.