Gabriela Cardona

Creative Director & Filmmaker | Gen AI + Documentary Storytelling. I lead the visual and conceptual development of projects across film, branded content, and digital media. My work explores the intersection of storytelling, art, and innovation—using AI as both a tool and a collaborator to expand narrative possibilities while maintaining a strong foundation in cinematic craft.

At The AjA Project, I worked as a teaching artist facilitating community-based programs that used photography, cyanotype, and filmmaking as tools for self-expression and social change. Rooted in participatory storytelling and the documentary arts, AjA provided a space for young people, artists, educators, and activists to critically engage with issues impacting their lives and communities. I led workshops across the San Diego area and in Tijuana, guiding participants in exploring identity, place, and resistance through visual storytelling. My work at AjA centered on empowering individuals to tell their own stories and connect across borders through art.