Fernanda Prado Verčič is the Founding Director of Kranj Foto Fest. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, she has been based in Kranj, Slovenia, since 2011. She is actively engaged as a jury member, portfolio reviewer, and nominator for major photography festivals and institutions. Fernanda plays a key role in connecting photographers with significant venues in Slovenia and internationally. Driven by a strong interest in discovering new work, she consistently seeks out photographers who push the boundaries of the medium and explore new approaches to visual storytelling. Her work is guided by a clear commitment to creating opportunities for photographers to present their work and to fostering a vibrant photography community that brings together artists, critics, and audiences. She is also the Artistic Director of OKO Photo Festival Bohinj, held in Slovenia’s Triglav national park.

What makes her move is to create opportunities for photographers to showcase their work. As a photo curator, producer and festival director, Fernanda is deeply committed to fostering a community where artists, critics and audiences can come together and engage around photography in the city of Kranj. Her dream is to transform Kranj into a thriving platform for dialogue around contemporary photography in this part of Europe.