Pamela Chavez is a Costa Rican-American animation director, writer, and visual storyteller shaping bold narratives at the intersection of culture, justice, and imagination. Her work translates complex ideas into emotionally resonant animated experiences that center underrepresented voices and ignite public dialogue.

Pamela’s films have screened at the Ottawa International Animation Festival, OUTFEST, and the 92nd Street Y in New York, and are featured on platforms such as PBS Online, HBO Latino, and YouTube. As a director and collaborator, she has created original work for institutions including the LA Philharmonic, Amazon, and the American Medical Association, blending visual storytelling with social impact and clarity of vision.

A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Pamela is grounded in traditional animation, oil painting, and stop-motion techniques while pushing the boundaries of narrative form to influence how stories are seen, heard, and understood.

For inquiries, contact chavezpamelam@gmail.com.