Ilyssa “Lyss” Hollenbeck is a filmmaker and visual storyteller based in Syracuse, NY. She graduated from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with a B.S. in Television, Radio & Film and a minor in Cannabis Studies.

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In January 2024, Lyss joined Project Freefall, where she has worked as an editor, director, and videographer. Through this collective, she has contributed to music videos and creative content for artists including Usher, 2 Chainz, Joe Jonas, NLE Choppa, Jaydon, and Honest Av.  Additionally, in the fall of 2024, she served as creative director, videographer, and editor for musician Maleigh Zan during her first tour. Most recently, she has worked as a videographer for up-and-coming artist Jaydon. In December 2025, she served as an editor and videographer on a rollout campaign for Usher, Jaydon, and Paradise.

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In the spring of 2025, Lyss directed two capstone projects to complete her studies at Syracuse University. The first was a music video for Brooklyn-based artist Nory's new song "SNIP SNIP". The music video went on to win 1st place at the BEA Festival of Media Arts and a silver award at the 2026 Telly Awards. At the same time, she completed the documentary, "Wildflower," a profile of a Syracuse small-business owner, exploring her journey of resilience after losing her husband to ALS. 

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In 2023, Lyss worked with the WWII Foundation, traveling to France and Switzerland to work as a production assistant on 2 of their documentaries. She has also volunteered with the Syracuse International Film Festival and filmed for Honor Flight Syracuse on trips to Washington, D.C.​