VANESSA SILVA
Multi-Disciplinary Artist
About Me
Vanessa Silva is an award-winning artist specializing in film+media, photography, and design. She has a passion for creating visual stories that capture and entertain. With years of experience in the industry, Vanessa has honed her craft and developed a unique perspective that sets her apart.
Vanessa Silva is a multi-hyphenate artist whose work reflects her passion for visual storytelling and dedication to creating impactful and meaningful content. She has a degree in Marketing and Advertising with a Media Emphasis, and a film, photography, media, and design background that spans over two decades. In 2014, she co-founded Footlight Productions - a restless collective of filmmakers, performers, and media artists who came together with one purpose: to tell bold, off-center stories with synergistic vision. What began as a small team with a single short film has grown into a multidisciplinary group spanning film, series, digital, and beyond.
In film and media, she has trained in conjunction with NBC/Universal, Alliance of Women Directors, AbelCine, ARRI Academy, BlackMagic, Canon, Hurlbut Visuals, and more, in various fields of filmmaking. She has also studied directly under horror & psychological thriller screenwriter, Scott Kosar (The Machinist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Haunting of Hill House) through Sundance Co//ab. As an actor, in addition to regional performance academies, she has trained with the Stella Adler Studio of Acting/Art of Acting for Acting Technique, The Juilliard School Extension for Voice, The Groundlings School for Improvisation, and is a Specialized Training Alumni with The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Camera Acting for Film and Television.
Regardless of medium or role, Vanessa believes her success comes from the power of collaboration - artists united through trust, creativity, and a commitment to growth.
Previous Projects
Vanessa has had the pleasure of working on a diverse range of projects across various industries.
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