Vero Kompalic is a filmmaker from Barquisimeto, Venezuela, and a founder of DISCORDIA - a global production and exhibition company dedicated to championing underrepresented voices. Since its founding, DISCORDIA's work has been supported by and presented at Sundance, Tribeca, Locarno, Berlinale, SXSW, SFFILM, Film Independent, La Biennale, and The Gotham.

 

In 2023, Vero's debut film, PLÁSTICO, premiered at the Locarno Film Festival, where it received a Special Jury Mention, and was presented at the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought ceremony in The Hague, honoring the resilience of the Venezuelan people. Vero's work has screened internationally at festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, SXSW, Habitar El Cine, DOC NYC, and Rooftop Films. 

 

Vero is a fellow of the Sundance Institute, The Gotham, Points North Institute, Locarno Open Doors, and the Ucross Foundation.