Yoel Luka Smit Ayala (born on 04/13/2000 in Amsterdam) wrote and directed "Strangers," his first short film during his first year at film school (ECIB, Barcelona). He later pursued studies in cinematography at the same school and served as the director of photography for his first short film as DP, "GIME," which was selected in various small film festivals, both locally and internationally. Alongside chasing a career in cinematography, he also takes on other roles within the department like Gaffer and G&E.