Winner of the Bingham Ray New Talent Award, Edwina previously directed gothic opera THE LIGHTHOUSE by Peter Maxwell Davies for stage and screen. Produced by Irish National Opera, it was released in cinemas by Wildcard Distribution followed by a nationwide tour.

Her award-winning debut short film ALGORITHM was official selection at Fantastic Fest (USA) and has premiered at multiple genre festivals around the world.

In development with Screen Ireland is her music drama - MAYA BUTTERFLY. This project was selected for Torino Film Lab and also won the Irish section at JETS pitching competition during the Berlin Film Festival.

On stage she has worked as a revival director for opera companies: NIOpera, Nevill-Holt Opera Company, OTC and the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet as well as presenting her own work at Project Arts Centre and Dublin Fringe festival. 

She has also directed TV and social commercials for Irish brands including: Bulmers, Taka Architects, Eir and Paddy Power.

Irish-born Edwina originally studied directing at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She is co-owner of Hail Mary Pictures, Ireland.