Signe Birkova (1973) is a Latvian filmmaker from Riga, who first studied philosophy and journalism, and later received her masterās degree from the National Film School of the Latvian Academy of Culture. She has directed short, experimental, and documentary films, including works utilizing analogue technology and animation, as well as produced TV programs. Signe Birkovaās short film āUpon Return Iāll Be a Flaming Roseā, for which she also wrote the