About Me
Chelsie Pennello is an Asian American independent filmmaker based in Washington, DC. As a writer/director, she is drawn to the endearing humanity in deeply flawed characters and is passionate about Asian American and women representation on film. Her latest narrative short, Mandarins, stars Christine Chang (NBC's New Amsterdam, Lucky Grandma) and Michael Tow (Apple TV's City on Fire, Sound of Metal) and is currently on the festival circuit, where it world premiered at Oscar-qualifying Cinequest film festival. Her debut short film, KILL GREEN, written and directed while still a student at Syracuse University, won the "One to Watch" Award at the 41st Asian American International Film Festival in 2018. As a corporate video producer, Chelsie has lead major video campaigns for brands like Amazon, International Baccalaureate, HITT, The St James, and many more. Chelsie is currently in development on two narrative shorts: a ghost story set on the shores of Virginia Beach and a dark comedy involving Italian ice.