Yamel
Thompson
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company
Agüita Inc
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position
Founder & Executive Producer
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website
about the jury
Yamel Thompson, a Mexico City native, is an Executive and Creative Producer based in Los Angeles, CA, and the founder of the innovative production company, Agüita. With a background in long-form documentaries and unscripted television, Yamel transitioned into the world of advertising and music videos, where she crafted high-profile campaigns for global brands like Nike, Apple, Spotify, Smart Water, and Billboard. In 2020, Yamel co-founded Agüita with her producing partner, Veronica Leon, and has since collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Their work has earned recognition in major outlets such as Dazed, Billboard, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone, solidifying them as a leading force in the industry.
