Hello!
I live in LA with my husband Paul, our two rescue bunnies Hammy and Yoshi, and our giant sulcata tortoise, Lou. Paul and I have a production company, American Lagomorph - check it out!
I wear many hats creatively speaking, but I’m a director first and foremost.
If you’re a potential client (or just want to say hi!) email me at imchelseajavier@gmail.com.
Thanks and talk soon! <3
Accolades
2023
WINNER - Hoffman Mandala Artist Contest
Filmhub Inaugural Filmmaker/Producer guest speaker
2022
WINNER - Best Feature Film, Mixed Asian Media for SMILE OR HUG
Bentonville Film Festival - Geena and Friends performer alongside Geena Davis and other notable actresses.
Bentonville Film Festival - Official Selection for SMILE OR HUG
NOMINATED - We Make Movies - Best Feature Film and Best Lead Actress for SMILE OR HUG
Twin Cities Film Festival - Official Selection for SMILE OR HUG
2021
FINALIST - Best Picture THE RAD SCIENTIST, for the Easterseales Disability Film Challenge. Produced and written by me.
2020
WINNER - 6 FEET APART EXPERIMENT, Wayfarer Studios - awarded $50k to first time feature filmmakers to make their first feature.
WINNER - Audience Award FRUIT FLY, San Diego Filipino Film Festival. Lead actor and co-produced by me.
2019
SEMIFINALIST - WOMEN IN FILM X BLACKLIST EPISODIC LAB, pilot “Halloween Club”
FINALIST - Filam Creative TV Pilot Screenwriting Competition
Women in Film Mentorship Fellow - Producer Lisa Crnic