Lisa Cortes

Trailblazing producer and director Lisa Cortes was born in 1965 in New York, United States. Over her active years spanning from the late 1990s to the present day, she has predominantly worked in documentary and drama genres, and is most renowned for her work on "Precious" (2009), a film that won numerous awards including two Academy Awards. Cortes is recognized for her distinctive storytelling approach, often exploring social and political issues through personal narratives. Lisa Cortes, with her unwavering dedication to cinema and her steadfast commitment to telling stories that matter, truly stands as a beacon of inspiration in the film industry.