Mihai Mincan, a graduate of the University of
Philosophy in Bucharest, started his career as
a journalist, working for some of Romania’s
biggest newspapers and magazines. Inspired
by real events around him, but by building
up personal angles and perspectives, he
wrote, directed or co-directed several
shorts, animations and TV documentaries,
which premiered at festivals across Europe
and Romania. To the North, his debut
feature, premiered at Venice IFF, Orizzonti
Competition, in 2022.