Press Pass International

San Diego, California, United States

Bilingual storytelling from the U.S.-Mexico border region

Press Pass International is a bilingual, bicultural video production and visual storytelling company based in San Diego, California. The agency specializes in producing original and compelling documentary storytelling that highlights underrepresented voices, particularly from the dynamic U.S.-Mexico border region.

Led by Emmy Award-winning journalist Laura Castañeda, the company employs simple, time-tested techniques to bring stories to life by engaging with real people and letting their words guide the narrative. Castañeda's extensive experience in journalism and her role as President of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, San Diego-Tijuana chapter, underscore the agency's commitment to ensuring critical stories remain at the forefront of media coverage.

Press Pass International's work has been recognized with accolades such as the NATAS-Pacific Southwest Emmy Award in 2023, reflecting its impact in storytelling and journalism. The agency's portfolio includes significant projects like 'Nuestra Voz Today,' which addresses cultural preservation and migrant conditions at the border.

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Team size
1-10 people

About this agency on Agency List

Press Pass International holds an Agency List Score of 72 out of 100.

That score is higher than 30% of the 36,919 agencies Agency List has assessed so far.

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Agency List assessed Press Pass International in September 2026, reading 4 pages published on presspassinternational.com.

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