Ido Gotlib, a rising German film director, was born in 1999, in Haifa, Israel. He is currently continuing his studies in directing at Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, where he has been enrolled since 2020.

His latest film, «Fragments of Us» has received international recognition, being nominated for «Best Film» at the Oscar-Qualifying Busan ISFF 2023, and winning «Octopus D’or - Best International Short Film» at Strasbourg EFFF 2024, »Best Fiction Film» at Opavský Páv ISFF 2024 and »Best Acting Performance" Award at Ca' Foscari SFF 2024. His upcoming graduation film «Power of the Mirror» is co-produced by 3sat TV and ZDF and is about to enter the festival circuit.