LOS ANGELES BASED DIRECTOR
ABOUT ME
Tess Lafia is an award winning multicultural writer and director based in Los Angeles, California.
Tess’s work shows off her stylized sense of humor & visual playfulness that is rooted in the real world. Her favorite part about directing is getting to come together with a bunch of creative people in the name of art!
She’s worked with musical artists like Colbie Caillat, Sheryl Crow, Laufey, Maya Hawke, Sublime, and more.
She’s worked with clients like Augustinus Bader, Ulta Beauty, Lacoste, Skims, NYX Cosmetics, Sketchers, and more.
In 2022 she was named as one of the New Emerging Directors in the SHOOT New Director’s Showcase.
Tess directed her first play, High Skates: an Unauthorized Parody, in September 2024. It premiered at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles.
Tess’s debut short film, “Hat Trick” is slated to hit the festival circuit in 2025. Stay tuned.
She is also one half of the writing /directing duo, Tess & Noah.
Tess Lafia is a freelance director/creative for hire.