Writer, Filmmaker, Photographer
Angelica Quiñonez is a writer and director with a passion for human-centered stories that explore cultural connection and differences. She earned her B.A. in Studio Arts with a minor in Film from Cal State Long Beach, and later honed her storytelling, producing, and directing skills through Venice Arts’ Digital Storytelling Program. She earned The Alliance for Media Arts and Culture’s Power of Storytelling grant where she wrote and directed her own short film. In addition, her recent interview-based documentary project centered on conversations with her parents’ love story was selected for screening at the Power of Storytelling Film Festival. The project reflects her interest in family history, storytelling, and preserving intergenerational memories. Her work blends art and community, driven by a commitment to meaningful, story-led filmmaking.
Alongside her film work, Angelica practices photography with an intimate, observational approach—capturing everyday life moments in a style inspired by 1990s family photo albums, where images serve as tactile memory keepers.
Currently, Angelica works for her city’s Cultural Arts Department, where she creates and facilitates artistic programming for community enrichment. She has introduced filmmaking and photography projects into the department’s curriculum, expanding access to media arts and encouraging participants to explore personal narrative through creative practice.