Sinchi | Lissett

Born in Cuenca, Ecuador, and raised in New York City, Lissett Sinchi grew up straddling two worlds. At home, she spoke Spanish, ate encebollado , and listened to her grandmother’s tales of the Andes. Outside, she navigated English classrooms, American pop culture, and the constant question: "Where are you really from?"

Lissett’s big break came with her short film "Dos Orillas" (Two Shores) , a poetic 12-minute piece about a young woman sending voice notes to her abuela across the digital divide. The film didn’t just win awards at small festivals—it went viral on TikTok for its raw depiction of immigrant longing. lissett sinchi

Meet Lissett Sinchi: The Voice of Authentic Latinx Storytelling Born in Cuenca, Ecuador, and raised in New

One of Sinchi’s most quoted statements came from a 2023 panel at the NALIP (National Association of Latino Independent Producers) conference: "I am tired of selling our pain for funding. Give me the story where the immigrant opens a bakery and it’s just… beautiful. No ICE raid. No deportation. Just bread and love." This philosophy has sparked both praise and pushback. Some critics argue that ignoring struggle is inauthentic. But Sinchi pushes back: "We have shown our wounds for decades. It’s time to show our wonder." The film didn’t just win awards at small

Discover how Lissett Sinchi is reshaping Latinx media through unapologetic authenticity, cultural pride, and raw storytelling. Introduction

That duality became her creative fuel. Instead of ignoring the hyphen in "Ecuadorian-American," she leaned into it. Her early work began as a blogger and community organizer, creating spaces for other first-generation kids who felt too "gringa" for Latin America and too "Latina" for the US. "You don’t have to pick a side. Your story lives in the middle." Breaking Through in Film & Media