Vanessa Villa [b. 1996] is a director and multimedia creator; native to Chicago—with Mexican roots, she is known for her photography and motion graphics.

Vanessa focuses on invoking a story in a single frame, she uses highlights and shadows to communicate various thoughts and emotions through her stills. Villa is intrigued by the beauty and wonder of everyday lifeforms experiencing a shared universe. She creates art that touches on themes such as youth, consciousness, contemporary femininity, and coping with humanity.