Vanessa Cornejo is a multifaceted video producer, filmmaker, social media content creator, and photographer. Vanessa earned a BFA in film production with a minor in creative writing. She started her career producing, filming, and editing promotional videos for CU Boulder’s performing arts marketing department. Vanessa has remained with CU and is currently creating content for the Division of Student Affairs. She has also done contract work as assistant to filmmaker Emilie Upczak: in this role she gained experience as an associate producer, graphic designer, and videographer/ first AC for a documentary film. For the conception of a digital art exhibit highlighting the works of feminist activist Ann Roy, Vanessa worked with Emilie again as a project coordinator.

Vanessa has taken on the role of director of photography for several independent projects. She prides herself on her adaptability; with her diverse experiences in the visual arts, she is able to approach creative challenges with a problem solving mindset. Through her years of experience, Vanessa has discovered that her passion lies in using art to connect people and explore themes of identity and mental health.