Arabella Bartsch's filmmaking career began with a master's degree in Journalism. In 2020, Arabella made her directorial debut with DEADLINES, a comedy series for zdfNeo. Arabella's directorial prowess earned her a nomination for Best Director. In 2021, Arabella directed the highly praised documentary series HER STORY, with her portrayal of Dunja Hayali for Sky. In 2023, she brought her directorial talents to Disney+ with PAULINE, serving as the lead director. Arabella lives in Berlin.