Elena Rogova (1967) graduated from the Faculty of Painting and Graphics at Moscow State Teacher's College. She studied animation from 1993 at Pilot studio and worked there as animator and director (Mike, Lu & Og). From 2000 she worked in Hungary at Varga Studio and Studio Baestarts as director, storyboard and layout artist (Mr.Bean, Bosom Pals, Lorange, Mamma Moo&Crow). Listen to Me! is her first short, which was made at Amix Film Studio, where she is currently working.