About Vanessa dos Santos

Vanessa is a writer, photographer with work experience in video production. She is from Maputo, Mozambique, and is based in Brooklyn, NY.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Screenwriting and Producing from Regent’s University London and a master’s degree in Gender Studies from University College London. Since moving back to the States after graduating from school, she has worked as a video production coordinator, assistant director and co-produced short documentary series, music videos, and branded content. In addition, Vanessa is a portraiture photographer and writer outside of video production, published in print and digital publications.

Growing up as a child of diplomats, she lived in five countries. Her nomadic upbringing inspired a curiosity about different cultures and perspectives, fueling some of the themes in her work. Vanessa is interested in exploring the various facets that shape people’s views of themselves and others, exploring the vulnerabilities that connect humanity.