Heléna Antonio is a highly accomplished filmmaker and actress with an impressive portfolio of nearly 50 projects. Born in Italy, she was raised between Italy and Spain, a cultural melting pot that has undoubtedly shaped her artistic perspective.
Heléna's recent acting credits include notable roles in the American TV Series 'FBI International' on CBS, the Netflix TV Series 'Supersex', and 'Tutti a Bordo', directed by the renowned Golden Globe-winning director Luca Miniero.
As a filmmaker, Heléna has a deep passion for her craft and has leveraged her expertise in film finance to found Nymeria Films, a pioneering production company based in London. Nymeria Films is known for its remarkable output, consistently producing elevated independent cinema that pushes the boundaries of storytelling.
In 2024, Heléna made her feature film debut as writer and director with 'Blurred', a project that is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025. Nymeria Films is also responsible for producing 'Eyes Everywhere', starring the legendary Christopher Lambert, which is set to hit cinemas in the spring of 2025.
Heléna's directorial debut came with the short film '2020', which she wrote, produced, and directed in 2021. The film received widespread acclaim, screening at prominent international film festivals, including the Venice Film Festival, and winning "Best Short Film" at the 72nd Montecatini Film Festival. It also garnered several additional awards at BIFA-qualifying festivals and was nominated for 'Best Foreign Film' at the British Short Film Awards.
One of her latest short films, 'Internal Abyss', is set to premiere on Amazon Prime soon. The film has had a successful festival run, receiving Honourable Mentions at BIFA-qualifying festivals and earning a nomination for the Royal Television Society Awards 2024 - North East and the Borders.
Heléna is a multilingual individual, speaking English, Italian, and Spanish, and has worked on projects internationally. Currently based in London, she is developing new projects with her talented team, with several productions slated for release from 2025 onward.
