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. She is drawn to photographers who question dominant perspectives and create space for narratives that exist outside conventional visual and cultural frameworks. 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.