Jessica Pantoja

Jessica Pantoja is a Mexican Cinematographer. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Entrepreneurship but decided to pursue a career in filmmaking. She received training in the camera department while working as the only female camera technician in EFD, later earning her the skills to be a camera assistant for numerous talented Cinematographers. After that, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an education as a Director of Photography. She received her MFA with a specialty in Cinematography at AFI. Later, she became a NAUI-certified Underwater Cinematographer and Camera Operator. Jessica's passion for storytelling and nonverbal communication is the driving force behind her diverse experience in filmmaking and photography. Her versatility and adaptability are evident in her work, which spans across various fields, constantly pushing her creative boundaries to create unique content. Her portfolio, which includes short films, feature films, documentaries, commercials, music videos, fashion, and abstract art pieces, showcases her ability to excel in different genres and styles. Her work has been displayed on many different platforms worldwide, including film festivals such as Tribeca, Camerimage, Krakow Film Festival, Cine Gear, and VIZIO Filmmakers Challenge. Jessica has collaborated with great artists and publications such as Vogue, Eone, NYLON Magazine, and BESE. While Jessica enjoys diversifying her work, her true passion lies in documentary filmmaking. She firmly believes that sharing true stories allows people to empathize on a deeper level with the film's subject. This commitment to storytelling has led her to collaborate with organizations such as VICE, Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation, One Vote at a Time, The Novo Foundation, BLM, Marriott Bonvoy, and Amy Poler's Smart Girls.