Anna Mantzaris is a Stockholm-based animation director working primarily in stop motion, where her background in drawing and material-based art meets a strong interest in storytelling and collaboration. Her journey into animation was not predetermined but developed through experimentation and a desire to create work that is both visual and cinematic.

Her films are driven by themes and observations of everyday life, often exploring human flaws, relationships, and emotional contradictions. Using minimal dialogue and strong visual storytelling, she creates characters and situations that are both empathetic and quietly humorous.

Mantzaris offers insight into the creative and practical challenges of working in animation today, including funding through European co-productions and balancing artistic control with collaboration. Her work reflects a deep commitment to craft, process, and the exploration of human behavior.