She has traveled and worked extensively in India, Japan and Europe where she has worked both in film and architecture. She completed an MA at the London Film School, where she was awarded the Skill Set Bursary. During her studies she received two trophies at The National Student Film Awards, for best drama and directing, for her short Smog. Her graduation film Achele was shortlisted for the One World Media Awards for best Drama and Raindance’s Best UK Short category. It also won the Jury Prize at the Puerto Rico International Short Film Festival and screened in competition at New York International Film Festival and the prestigious Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival amongst other festivals around the world. Clara has worked in over 20 independent shorts as a Director, Writer, Producer or Cinematographer.