jessicaarzate11@gmail.com
Born and raised in Mexico City, Jessica Arzate works on narrative, documentary, and commercial projects. She is currently based in Los Angeles. Jessica completed her MFA in Cinematography at the American Film Institute. Her unique perspective, shaped by her experiences living and working in different countries, influences her work. She believes that empathy and authenticity are crucial to storytelling.
Jessica's latest work includes two feature films set to premiere at the end of 2025 and a short film produced by Color Creative and Issa Rae's program, "Find Your People."
Jessica has a background in philosophy, and while not busy on set, she enjoys going on hikes around LA.
Festival selections
2025
Sunscreen Film Festival
Beverlly Hills Film Festival
2024
Woodstock Film Festival
LA Shorts Film Festival
Guadalajara Film Festival
AFI Fest
New York Latino Film Festival
2023
Guanajuato Film Festival
Barcelona Film Festival
Shorts México
Mic Género
2022
Bourdeux Short Film Festival