Founder, Story:
Ana Laura Solis is a Cannes Lions Grand Prix winner, entrepreneur and visionary creative producer. Her journey began on film sets as a teenager. Her passion for film, art, and culture led her to study Film in Paris, further shaping her creative vision in both European craft and Latin American vibrancy.
An entrepreneur since 2001, Solis co-founded The Lift in Barcelona alongside leading figures in advertising production. They redefined the standards of quality, craft and production services in Spain’s commercial market. In 2006, she expanded in Mexico City, bridging European and Latin American prod. Excellence.
In 2007, one of her productions Lopetegui Deposit for Banco Gallego earned a Grand Prix at the Cannes Lions Direct category.
Throughout her career, Solis has been a passionate advocate for new talent. Since the early 2000s, she has mentored countless young directors, helping their careers, actively investing in their films. Her commitment to fostering the next generation has led her to serve as an Ambassador for the Young Director Award.
In 2016, Ana founded Story:, a global-minded prod. co. with offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Mexico City, Lisbon, and most recently, Colombia and Chile. Under her leadership, Story: has become a hub for excellence and inclusion—where over 70% of roles are held by women. She has also started initiatives on sustainability, ethical prod. practice models. She is also currently a Board Member of OWNED by Women, a global network of female company owners in the advertising production industry, where she contributes to amplifying women's leadership and visibility worldwide.
Her work has been celebrated at the industry's most prestigious festivals, including Cannes Lions, ADC*E, El Sol, Cíclope, Young Director Award, Laus, Berlin Fashion Film Festival, Círculo Creativo de México, and CCP, among others.
Beyond advertising, Ana has produced a range of artistic content: short films, fashion films and innovative creative projects. Now developing entertainment, having produced 2 factual series and currently developing fiction formats.
Ana leads with core principles:
🎬 Crafting beautiful stories.
👩💼 Championing inclusive leadership, creating opportunities for women/emerging talent.
🌱 Focusing on sustainable production practices.
🚀 Turning ideas into reality.
With a vast international network and a longstanding presence in the Cannes Lions Festival (attending since 2000), Ana is widely recognised not only for her creative output but also for curating some of the most memorable and unifying gatherings during the festival.
