Arielle Apfel is a director, producer and editor whose work is comprised of surreal quirky comedies and avant-garde thrillers. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Apfel studied film theory and direction at the American University of Paris, earning her BA in Film Studies in 2009. Continuing her studies abroad, she obtained her Masters in filmmaking from the London Film School in the United Kingdom. Currently, Apfel is in New York working on her thesis film and producing other independent projects.