This month’s episode of The Ovfabpinays features New York based writer, director and cinematographer, Clarissa de los Reyes. Clarissa's films have screened at various film festivals including Palm Springs International, Busan, Fribourg and more. Her short film “Johnny Loves Dolores” is the recipient of several awards, including a Grand Jury Prize at the San Diego Asian Film Festival where it competed alongside feature films.
Tune in as we talk about what inspired Clarissa to be a filmmaker, why she chose New York to be her base, how she advocates for women and the pros and cons of being a Filipina immigrant in the film industry, and her advice to aspiring Filipina filmmakers who want to establish themselves abroad.