Vanessa Hudson is an award-winning New York based filmmaker specializing in documentary storytelling. She made her directorial debut in 2018 with the short documentary Foul Play: Dutee, created for the Olympic Channel, that premiered at film festivals across the globe. Since, Vanessa has created multiple documentary series for the Olympic Channel as a Director and Executive Producer.

Vanessa also spearheads creative production for VICE media’s branded content studio - telling stories for brands such as Japan National Tourism Organization, New Balance, Ford, Hewlett Packard and Laurel Road. She was a development producer on the VICE News series Hunters - and a segment producer across episodes.

Overwhelmingly expressed in her pieces, Vanessa's passion for filmmaking is fueled by the empowering characters she meets and hopes that her work will illuminate unique perspectives.

Vanessa has created content in 20+ countries and her work has premiered at film festivals in the US and abroad.

When not on set, Vanessa works with Pal-O-Mine Equestrian - a not-for-profit equine-assisted therapy center - teaching horsemanship skills and riding lessons to individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations.

AWARDS

  • Telly Awards - Branded Content Series, Unscripted - SILVER

  • Telly Awards - Branded Content, Short Documentary - BRONZE

  • Digiday Video & TV Awards - Best Brand Film Series

  • New York Addy Awards - Branded Content Campaign - GOLD

  • New York Addy Awards - Cinematography - GOLD

  • New York Addy Awards - Single Webisode - GOLD

  • New York Addy Awards - Web Series - GOLD

  • New York Festivals TV & Film Awards - Documentary Profile - SILVER

  • New York Festivals TV & Film Awards - Branded Documentary - SILVER

  • Realscreen Nominee - Short Form Non-Fiction Series

  • Webby Award 2021 - Video Series & Channels/Sports

  • Webby Award 2018 - Video for Sports Channels

  • Shorty Awards - Winner in publishing, Finalist in Sports, Gold Distinction in Storytelling

  • Telly Awards - Online Series & Documentary - GOLD

  • Telly Awards - Online General Social Impact - SILVER

Email: vanes.hudson@gmail.com

Tele: + 1 516 987 0891