VANESSA ISSA
PRESS
WINS
VANCOUVER MONOLOGUE SHOW
Vanessa won the first edition of the show on January 22, 2023 at the Clutch Theatre.
PANEL TALKS
MENA FILM FESTIVAL
MENA/SWANA Representation in Film
Vanessa voiced the misrepresentation and underrepresentation of Middle Eastern women on screen, and spoke about the importance of diversity in lead roles to rectify the community perception and encourage acceptance. She was accompanied by the panelists Jonathan Akkawi and Baraka Rahmani, and the discussion was moderated by Shayan Bayat.
LEBANESE FILM FESTIVAL IN CANADA
The Impact of Film & Cinema
Vanessa spoke about the challenges she faced in the film industry as an immigrant actor, and the importance of supporting authentic narratives and voices to promote awareness and inclusivity. She was accompanied by the panelists Nour Almoujabber and Bianca Buchholtz, and the discussion was moderated by Sabine Kahwaji.
SERIES
BEYOND THE SCREEN TV
Vanessa was featured in the episode "Do All Actors Think The Same?" where actors shared their perspectives into filmmaking and debated contemporary issues.
PODCASTS
CHAT WITH DAN SHOW
Acting Forward: The Industry's Next Decade
Vanessa discussed with Randy Lee and Dan Montero about the predictions of the acting industry in the next 10 years, addressing topics such as deep fake AI, green productions, on-set therapists and much more.
Vanessa spoke about her acting journey, the importance of a positive mindset, taking agency, and much more.