Marissa Velez is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker whose work sits at the intersection of intimacy, identity, and bold visual storytelling. With a background in creative direction and a lifelong obsession with cinema, she brings a sharp, stylish perspective to stories that probe the emotional lives of women, often through themes of control, memory, and desire. Her films are known for their rich tone, tactile imagery, and a quiet sense of unease—frequently shot on 16mm or 35mm to preserve a raw, physical texture.
Her directorial debut Eydie (2022) premiered at several festivals, marking the start of a larger body of work centered on female interiority. Her follow-up short, Panties (2024), received multiple awards and was spotlighted by Nowness and Director’s Library for its unflinching look at intimacy, ownership, and shame. She is currently developing two original feature films.
marissa@lasmeninasfilms.com
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