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