JEMSEN YUMICO
BOLLOZOS
Co-Founder and Co-Director of Eccentric Artists
Creative Media Strategist & Director
Career: Director, Production Coordinator
BIOGRAPHY
Jemsen Yumico Bollozos, a 3x Emmy winner and Telly Awards recipient, is a filmmaker based in Las Vegas. She co-founded the hybrid art collective and creative media company Eccentric Artists in 2020, where she serves as the director of creative media strategy. She's an advocate for diversity in film, highlighted by her 2020 ABC Channel 13 interview. Notably, in 2023, Jemsen directed a commercial campaign series for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, “At the Heart of Vegas," showcasing the diverse stories that define the vibrant Vegas community, earned her 3 Emmys, including the category for Director Short Form Content at the NATAS Pacific Southwest Chapter. Currently, Jemsen works at Frequency Pictures, a production company based in Las Vegas.
Jemsen's dedication to exploring the depths of the human experience is evident in her work. She actively pursues captivating passion projects in various stages of development and post-production. Additionally, Jemsen was granted the PLAYSTUDIOS Impact Fund and directed a feature-length documentary, "HOME: A Mother of 3000," produced by Eccentric Artists, which won Best Nevada Film at the Nevada Women's Film Festival in 2024. Simultaneously, she is directing "CRAVE," a feature-length documentary that addresses misguided representations through art activism. Jemsen, along with Eccentric Artists, is currently in pre-production for their short narrative film titled "Gamu-Gamo" (meaning "moth" in the Philippines), centered around a Filipino story and what it means to live in a Filipino household. "Gamu-Gamo '' will be launching a crowdfunding campaign and is seeking funding and grants to bring the story to life. Her commitment to storytelling and social impact continues to drive her work in the world of filmmaking.
Featured Narrative Work: Reflection + Insanity
DIRECTOR
REFERENCES
At the heart of vegas - episode 1
At The Heart of Vegas" is a series campaign that I had the opportunity to direct for Visit Las Vegas. I'm thrilled to share with you the first episode featuring Oscar Gonzalez, a highly talented neon bender. Many of the neon signs you've likely seen around Vegas may have been created or restored by him 🙂 We feel fortunate to tell his story and highlight the impact he has made on our community and its history ❤️ You can learn more at www.visitlasvegas.com/culture