Rachel Gutgarts was graduated from the animation department at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, specializing in experimental techniques, particularly animated silkscreens. In 2017, she created A Love Letter to the One I Made Up as her graduation film, which screened at numerous worldwide film and animation festivals. She has also collaborated on various projects with independent artist studios in Israel and Europe. Rachel works as an animator, editor, and independent designer, concurrently engaging in the production of experimental documentaries. Her latest film Via Dolorosa, produced by Miyu Production, was selected for La Semaine de la Critique at Cannes Film Festival in 2023.