Ligia Ciornei was born in Suceava, a city near the border with Ukraine, which was and is a source of inspiration for her films. She is a screenwriter and director, an interdisciplinary artist who constantly uses film, virtual reality, and extensive installations for her theater and multimedia projects. He holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in film directing and production from UNATC. In 2020, become a Ph.D. student at the same university.