Vanessa Libertad Garcia

Author, Filmmaker & Consultant / Speaker The Fiat Libertad Co.

  • Los Angeles CA

Expertise: Filmmaking, Self-Publishing, and Communities -- Gay & Lesbian, Latinos in the U.S., & Alcoholism

Contact

Social

Biography

Cuban-American writer & filmmaker Vanessa Libertad Garcia grew up between the burbs’ and hoods of Los Angeles, California. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, she’s completed a myriad of successful projects in both the film and literary worlds. On a cinematic front, she’s worked on films that garnered the HSF/McNamara Arts Grant, debuted on PBS’ Independent Lens, and screened at top festivals such as The LA Film Fest, The Habana Film Fest, and Outfest. She’s had writings published by venerated literary staple "Lambda Literary" and the underground art & lit magazine "This Great Society." Her first book "The Voting Booth After Dark: Despicable, Embarrassing, Repulsive" is drawing laudable reviews from a variety of sources including "The San Francisco Examiner", "The Midwest Book Review" and "Blogcritics". It's purchasable as an e-book and paperback on Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com and many other bookstores such as GiovannisRoom.com. She is currently in development for her first feature film titled "Dear Dios", which is based on the books’ characters and her second book "Bloody Fucking Hell", a collection of love poetry. Ms. Garcia also consults on films in development and post-production stages, and serves as a speaker on issues pertaining to the GLBTQ, Latino and Alcoholic communities.

Industry Expertise

Publishing
Writing and Editing
Motion Pictures and Film

Areas of Expertise

Indie Filmmaking & Self-Publishing On Queer Latina/O Perspectives
The Glbtq Community & Alcoholism
Independent Filmmaking & Self-Publishing
Latinos Within the Glbtq Community
Gay / Lesbians & Latinos Within the Alcoholic Community

Accomplishments

Parental Discretion Advised (Short Documentary - PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR) 2003

Produced, directed, shot, & edited film in Duesseldorf, Germany.

Maid in America (Feature Documentary - ASSOCIATE PRODUCER) 2004

Collaborated with executive producer and director on production issues, supervised post-production, hiring, and scheduling. Attended to legal release issues and additional research.
Debuted on PBS: Fall 05'
Film Festival Circuit: The Cinequest Film Fest 05', The L.A. Film Fest 05', The Habana Film 05'

A Two Woman One Act (Short Fiction Film - PRODUCER/WRITER/DIRECTOR) 2005

Produced, wrote, directed, and edited the film.
HSF/McNamara Family Creative Arts Grant Recipient 05’
The International Film Festival of Cinema and Technology 07’
Outfest: The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival 07’
Fusion: The Los Angeles LGBT People of Color Festival 07'

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Education

Loyola Marymount University

BFA

Major: Film Production, Minor: Theatre

2005

• Graduated Cum Laude, 2005
• National Dean’s List, (2001, 02, 03, 04, 05)

The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts

High School Diploma

Theatre

2001

• Graduated Gold Seal Bearer, California Scholarship Federation, 2001
• Honor Roll, (1997-98, 1998-99, 2000-01)

Loyola Marymount University

FITS Europe Germany Satellite Program

2003 - 2004
An intensive ten-month program in Duesseldorf, Germany that immersed students in all aspects of filmmaking such as producing, shooting, directing, editing, lighting, and sound.

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Author Appearance

Fees

$275 to $500
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