 She first became known on the kinetic downtown New York performance scene of the 1980s for her film/dance/light performances, shown at the Performing Garage, La Mama Experimental Theater Club
P.S.122, St. Marks Danspace, and the Collective for Living Cinema.As a filmmaker, Andres drew acclaim and awards for the 1996 film "Black Kites" which aired on PBS and played several film festivals, including Sundance, Berlin, Toronto, London and Human Rights Watch Film Festivals.