Born in 1987 in Dallas, Texas, Vanessa became passionate about films at a very young age. Throughout her childhood, Vanessa learned the techniques of filmmaking. She would often make short films with her twin sister and friends. Years of making short movies made it clear that Vanessa's life would be centered upon her passion for film. After high school, Vanessa attended the University of Texas at Arlington where she discovered all the ways of making an amazing film with story and visual style. Vanessa is now a professional filmmaker.