2024-25 Scripted Director, Karla Braun

Shoutout to 2024-25 Scripted Director, Karla Braun, who is directing an episode of ABC/20th Television’s 9-1-1! An award-winning director and filmmaker from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Karla has directed, written, and produced content across television, brand campaigns, promos, music videos, and commercials for major clients, including Apple, Marvel Studios, Netflix, Activision, Sony Pictures, Universal, and Amazon, to name a few. She directed a recap episode for Season 6 of Vikings and produced the award-winning short film #twitterkills, featuring Sarah Paulson, which gained festival success and a Funny or Die release. A Ryan Murphy Half Initiative alum, Karla is also a dedicated mentor and advocate for diversity in the entertainment industry.  Growing up in Brazil deeply informed and molded her strong sense of storytelling and innate passion for tapping into the viewers’ senses through a well-curated use of color, music, pace, and human emotion.  Well done, Karla!