Jungle of Park Pictures Unpacks Their Creative Partnership

L.A. and Rio de Janeiro-based Park Pictures directing duo Jungle unpack their creative partnership, processes, and how filmmaking helps them uncover personal truths in unexpected places.

Who are three contemporaries you admire, and why?

We’ve always really liked the work of Seb Edwards. There’s something instinctive about the way he tells stories; his films have this emotional weight and visual elegance without ever feeling forced. He builds these slightly heightened worlds that still feel grounded and human, and somehow you just believe them. Seb is constantly evolving as a director, with work that consistently feels fresh and incredibly relevant. That’s something we really admire.

"After collaborating on a project, we quickly realised how complementary our instincts were and how much our individual approaches enhanced each other."

From our own generation, Aoife McArdle stands out. Her work always feels intimate and honest. There’s a quiet boldness in the way she directs; it never screams for attention, but it hits you in the right place. It’s emotional without being sentimental and always anchored in something very real.

And then there’s Hiro Murai. We just love the atmosphere he creates. There’s a softness and subtlety in his storytelling that really resonates with us. His characters feel alive but are never over-explained. He leaves space for the viewer to feel their way into the story, which is something we try to do in our own work, too.

More on shots!