Creativity, empathy, curiosity and a deep passion for people and storytelling.
Known for her work with actors and her affinity for the natural world. Feature Films include:
Lane 1974 (2017) Written and directed by SJ Chiro. Starring Katherine Moennig and Sophia Mitri Schloss and featuring Jasmin Savoy Brown. Premiered at SXSW and was distributed by The Orchard. Lane 1974 won the prestigious FIPRESCI award for New American Cinema, (Seattle International Film Festival, 2017) and the Aluminum Gryphon Environmental Award from the Giffoni Film Festival, Italy.
East of the Mountains (2021) Directed by SJ Chiro. Starring Tom Skerritt and Mira Sorvino. Maintains 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Lisa Kennedy of the New York Times: “In a star’s turn, Skerritt reveals the tiniest fissures of vulnerability in his unfaltering portrayal….” Nominated in two categories for Satellite Awards: Best Motion Picture, Drama and Best Actor in a Leading Role, Drama (Tom Skerritt).
Along with her two feature films she has written and directed 7 short films.
Member of the Directors Guild of America.
Named City Arts Film Artist of the Year, 2017
Graduate Bennington College