Janet Travis is a multifaceted creative force based in Austin, Texas, where she serves as a producer, writer, and actor for Maenad Productions, a pioneering production company dedicated to showcasing the stories of strong, empowered women.
Janet's professional journey began with a memorable role in the feature film "Grow Up, Tony Phillips," where she brought Claire, Tony's mom, to life on the big screen. The film made its debut at SXSW 2013 and has since become a seasonal favorite during the Halloween season.
In addition to her acting work, Janet is also a talented writer, having penned the semi-autobiographical short film "Mother's Day." This poignant and powerful film was selected as an official entry for the Austin Film Society SXSW 2019 Shortcase and went on to win numerous accolades, including the Charlie Chaplin Award for Best Narrative Short at the 2019 Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Festival in Chicago and the Best Short Film award at the 2019 Lonestar Film Festival in Ft. Worth.
Janet's impressive list of credits also includes a nomination for the Monica Vitti Award for Best Actress at the 2019 Blow-Up International Arthouse Film Festival in Chicago.
As she continues to grow as a creative force, Janet is currently in pre-production for her first feature screenplay, "Day of the White Rabbit," which she co-wrote with Elizabeth Tabish. Her other notable projects include co-writing and starring in the short film "Lumen-42" for the 48 Hour Film Festival, as well as roles in "Vindication II," "Cecilia," "The Darlings," "Portal," "Inhumanity," "Raven," and numerous commercials.
