Vanessa Black

Vanessa’s trailblazing career has flourished at the crossroads of culture, commerce, and social impact. Working across the sports, fashion, and lifestyle sectors, she crafts energetic narratives celebrating passion and resilience. Her directing portfolio boasts campaigns and content waterfalls for such brands as Google, Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Vogue, Unilever, and Gap. As an artist who began her career in documentary filmmaking, authenticity remains the cornerstone of her creative vision. She ensures that every project is both visually compelling and deeply human. A multi-hyphenate creative with expertise in photography, creative direction, and writing, Vanessa is also uniquely equipped to lead creative teams and meet the modern content needs of brands. Her strategic vision and aptitude for navigating the fast- evolving media landscape make her a powerful force in advertising. Vanessa’s journey into filmmaking started at USC Film School — but her love of film began when her grandmother LaRita took her to an anniversary screening of The Wizard of Oz. It was a moment that first revealed the magic of cinema’s ability to connect generations — a tradition she now continues with her son Atlas and the yellow brick road.