Award-winning filmmaker and actress Sabine Crossen first gained recognition through her work on The Lord of the Rings, before appearing in films such as Hitman, Rogue One, and Fantastic Beasts, as well as on French TV in the "HyperShow" on Canal+, Scènes de Ménage, Skam... As a director, she has helmed five short films, including Welcome to Candy's, officially selected in more than 100 film festivals and recipient of over 60 awards worldwide. She is currently continuing her genre-driven storytelling with her debut feature film NINE, selected at Screamfest 2026.