As a camerawoman and editor, Sheyla (she/her) believes filmmaking has the power to build a bridge between people inside and outside of marginalized communities. Before becoming a Hudson Valley native in 2006, she was born on the outskirts of Mexico City where she got an appreciation for a collectivist culture and gained perspective on how economic disparities affect a community. She went on to earn a BA from SUNY New Paltz, during which she got to be part of the HUDSY apprenticeship program.
Sheyla has been on set for short and full length films assisting in the camera and AD departments. Off set, she has continued to gather experience editing for educational content and documentary works. Having contended with a bi-cultural household and a queer identity, she aims to continue creating films that showcase people navigating their intersectional identities.
