Anna Biller

Anna Biller is an American filmmaker known for her 2013 film "The Love Witch", a homage to 1960s Technicolor thrillers and melodramas.

Costume Designer | Director | Fiction Writer

Anna Biller is a multifaceted artist known for her work as a writer, director, and costume designer, focusing on female-driven and visually striking films. Her most famous work is the critically acclaimed film “The Love Witch.” Other notable works include the short film “Three Examples of Myself as Queen,” her staged musicals, and her unique approach to playing with Hollywood genres and tropes from the 1930s to the 1950s.

Biller’s career took flight in the 1990s with her short films, which showcased her unique blend of retro aesthetics, feminist themes, and surreal imagery. Her feature film debut, “Viva,” premiered in 2007 to critical acclaim. Set in the 1970s, the film explores themes of female empowerment and sexual liberation through the eyes of its protagonist, Viva.

Biller’s subsequent films, including “The Love Witch” (2016) and “The Uncanny” (2015), further solidified her reputation as a visionary filmmaker. Her works are characterized by their meticulous attention to detail, vibrant colors, and dreamlike atmosphere, often drawing inspiration from classic horror, exploitation, and B-movies of the past.

Biller’s talent has been recognized by numerous awards and accolades. Her film “Viva” won the Best Feature Film award at the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival. She also received the John Cassavetes Award at the 2017 Independent Spirit Awards for her work on “The Love Witch.”

Biller is known for her reclusive nature and prefers to let her films speak for themselves. She resides in Los Angeles, where she continues to write, direct, and produce her unique brand of cinematic art.