Lorena Cortez is a Latinx filmmaker with over 7 years of experience as a director, producer, and editor, bringing powerful stories to life on screen. Her talents span multiple mediums, including costume design and production design, where she adds her unique creative touch to each project. Lorena is also a successful fundraiser, having secured $35,000 for her most recent short film *Copacabana*. Drawing inspiration from Old Hollywood glamour, she reimagines that golden era while amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities in her work. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion fuels her mission to create space for minorities and women in the film industry.