lexandra Ramires holds a degree in painting and fine arts. She first came into contact with animated film in 2009, at Sardinha em Lata production company. In 2013, she moved to Porto to work at the animation department of Bando à Parte production studios. There, she continued to develop her technical and artistic skills, working on animated films. She is a founding member of the BAP Cooperative, where she is currently developing individual and collective works. Água Mole (2017) is her first film, co-directed with Laura Gonçalves. Elo (2020) is her first film as a solo director.