Summary
Jess Lupini is a multidisciplinary creative director and co-founder of Avo Media with 12 years of experience blending filmmaking, design, animation, music, and software engineering to translate complex scientific and institutional stories into clear, visually striking media. Trained in computer science, psychology, and film, Jess pairs technical UX and front-end development experience from roles at MetaLab with hands-on production skills to deliver polished video, interactive, and animation projects for researchers, universities, and non-profits. As a filmmaker Jess has written, directed, and produced award-winning sci‑fi shorts—one of which was acquired by Dust and has nearly two million YouTube views—demonstrating an ability to create work that resonates broadly. Known for turning dense ideas into accessible narratives, they also teach spin classes, livestream tabletop games, and compose music, bringing an uncommon mix of technical rigor and performative storytelling to every project.
12 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor, Computer Science and Psychology, Bachelor, Computer Science and Psychology at University of Victoria
Bachelor’s Degree, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Bachelor’s Degree, Cinematography and Film/Video Production at Vancouver Film School