For the past fifteen years she has explored visual storytelling in documentary, fiction, experimental, and installation. Her narrative shorts which she wrote and directed have been inspired by her Mexican and Italian heritage, often evoking traditions and cultural themes that are not commonly known. Her short films have been screened at festivals worldwide. Claudia is currently developing a feature film and is in production for a feature documentary exploring new economic cultures. She also designs and offers workshops and courses in filmmaking that focus on connection to cultural histories and a relationship to nature.