The Oxford Comma Film Cooperative is an independent filmmaking team based in Minnesota that brings to together talented folks from across the U.S. to make fun, thought-provoking, and meaningful films.
From whimsical features to dramatic shorts, we are always working on something; so keep an eye out for what we're up to on Facebook or check out what we’re working on on our Recent Projects page.
About the Founder
Vanessa M. H. Powers holding the Audience Choice for Best Feature Film trophy for ‘Sins of the Father’ at the Twin Cities Film Fest.
Vanessa Magowan Horrocks Powers
Vanessa M. H. Powers is a prolific and award-winning film director who has been making films professionally since 2011. Her company, the Oxford Comma Film Cooperative has tackled topics ranging from hysterical to heartbreaking, spanning almost every genre you can think of. Vanessa and her team have consistently delivered character-driven, thought-provoking, and stylishly-told stories, with just enough Midwestern flair to make you say ‘ope.’ Her works have been seen in festivals across the country and around the globe.
In addition to her film work, Vanessa is a theater director, visual artist, coffee enthusiast, and occasionally, a human being. She is usually found trying to be in too many places at once. She is the resident director at SMCT in Columbia Heights, and she has done theater work at Lakeshore Players Theater, Cross Community Players, and as part of the MN Fringe Festival. She has also produced theatrical work independently under the company name, ‘Oxford Comma Theater.’ In her (clearly abundant) free time, she can be found spending time with her supportive family, friends, and snort-tastic bulldogs.
Vanessa, on her directing style:
“Storytelling, the way it brings people together both in the telling and in the listening, is a central value to my life. Every opportunity I have to tell a story I care about with an incredible group of collaborators is a one I cherish, respect, and will make the most out of. I love to explore challenging themes, underrepresented stories, and works that really inspect the complexities of life and how we, as people, deal with them.”