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Bio

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Born in Caracas, Venezuela.
Raised in Miami, Florida.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Inés Michelena is a filmmaker whose work focuses on the immigrant experience, and shines a spotlight on the many ways in which those on the fringes of American society play a major role in shaping our culture.

 

Since graduating from the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts in 2014, she has established herself in the Atlanta film industry as a Production Coordinator on film and television projects for FX, Adult Swim, BET, and Turner Broadcasting. As a filmmaker, Inés strives to tell stories that are intimate and genuine, while considering perspectives that are often ignored in mainstream films.

Education

2011-2014

FSU College of Motion Picture Arts

 

Exhibitions & Festivals

2021

deadCenter Film Festival

2021

Atlanta Film Festival

2021

Miami Film Festival

2015

Miami Short Film Festival

Grants & Awards 

2021

Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema

Nominee - "Angie"

2019

Film Impact Georgia Filmmakers Grant

Contact

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