Her directing career kicked o ff with writing and directing theatre, unearthing her drive to create beautiful, emotional narratives. Inspired by a burgeoning interest in cinema, she completed her studies through a scholarship program at Tisch, NYU. Her films feature important stories and perspectives with a premium visual language to match. Ackermann’s recent campaign for Hyundai x FIFA promoting the women’s world cup transports us through periods of time. Produced with Bonaparte, the film shows the empowerment that football had for women throughout history. Ackermann has otherwise collaborated with an impressive list of national and international clients including The Economist, Lexus, Samsung, Hyundai, American Airlines and Citibank.