Anastasiya Gruba is a Ukrainian screenwriter and director from Kyiv. She graduated from the Kyiv National I. K. Karpenko-Karyi University of Theatre, Cinema, and Television. Member of the NGO CUC. Participant in the European Short Pitch, Munich Film Up, and Global Media Makers LA Residency programs. Her debut short film DRIVING LESSONS premiered at PÖFF Shorts 2024 and was nominated by the Ukrainian Film Academy for Best Short Film of the Year at the Golden Dzyga Awards.