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LIZ CERVANTES
Independent artist, filmmaker and photographer Liz Cervantes is a native of Mexico, who immigrated to the United States to follow her dreams. An avant-garde in the film and art world, Cervantes mixes her dreams with her passion for advocacy and human rights using mixed media.
Cervantes has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Cuautitlán Izcalli in the State of Mexico. One of the few awarded for academic excellence by the ANFEI (National Association of Colleges and Schools of Engineering) she graduated summa cum laude from her university.
Cervantes continued her studies at Lumiere Film Academy in Mexico City earning a certificate in Acting, Production Design and Art Direction. She continued her cinematic adventures at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, California where she earned a certificate in Filmmaking. Her early career included Advertisement and Promotion Assistant at Televisa and Video Journalist and Reporter for El Universal Newspaper. She further honed her artistic capabilities while working as a photographer for Universal Studios and Warner Brothers.
Eagerness to learn drove Cervantes to continue her studies at Los Angeles Community College, where she participated in Astronomy, Women’s Studies, Political Science and 3D Animation classes. She continues as a freelance filmmaker; designing, producing, filming and editing music videos, educational videos and travel videos. Her filmmaking skills include claymation and stop motion.
In addition to filmmaking and photography she is a skilled painter, bringing watercolor paper to life. Her diverse background serves as an inspiration for her work. Often these illustrations and paintings seep into her films, creating an eclectic mixed-media work of art where she combines all her artistic skills.
Cervantes’s creativity, intelligence and ambition are clear in her work. She is often described as charismatic and passionate. These characteristics help her bring dreams to life.