Erica Ortiz is a Mexican-American Writer and Director who’s films challenge social norms, all the while inspiring thought and conversation.

In 2015 she graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film/Video Production. In 2016 her short film MS. MATCH received recognition at the West Hollywood Women’s Leadership Conference and was the closing night film at LA Shorts Festival.

In 2019 she directed THE TAMPON, a poignant film about consent that has received praise from Taos Shorts Film Festival, Nevertheless Film Festival, Katra Film Series, Defy Film Festival, Hollywood New Directors Film Forum and LA Underground Film Forum. She also directed MIJO a film about a Latinx child who uses their imagination to cope with adversity.

Erica’s mission is to transform the image of women within the media, especially the image of Latina women. She strives to be a prominent voice within the film industry, one film at a time, with her bold and unflinching approach.