Jeni Jones is a multi-talented individual who has made a name for herself in the film, television, and theatre industries. From a young age, she knew that she wanted to direct and make a career out of it. She began by directing Samuel Beckett's "Krapps Last Tape" at the tender age of 19 and soon after took on the challenge of directing "Waiting for Godot" in New York City.
Jeni's passion for directing led her to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Directing and English Literature from Fordham University in New York City, and later a Master of Fine Arts degree in Directing for Film, Theatre, and Television from CalArts.
Her impressive work in the theatre world earned her the N.A.A.C.P. Theatre Award for her direction of the stage play "Women on the Verge". She also made a name for herself in the film industry by directing the award-winning short film "Club Rat$", which premiered at the Oscar-qualifying L.A. Shorts & Chelsea Film Festivals and has been used to raise awareness and funds for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). The film has since played at numerous festivals and won several Best Direction Awards.
Jeni is not only a talented director but also a skilled playwright and screenwriter. She has been brought on board to consult on and write original screenplays for several notable producers and has co-created multiple original music-driven TV shows. She is also the screenwriter of several original feature films that are currently in development.
Throughout her career, Jeni has worked behind the scenes as a production and development executive at several notable companies, including Starz Media, The Film Department, and Exclusive Media. During this time, she has been credited with her creative contributions to numerous feature films, including "Law Abiding Citizen", "End of Watch", "Snitch", "Parkland", "Begin Again", and "Rush", to name a few.
As a performer, Jeni is a skilled actress, MC/Rapper, comedic improviser, and martial artist. She is a black-belt in Wushu (KungFu) and teaches classical Jazz dance. She also actively presents her work in dance concerts and produces and hosts a weekly, nationally-syndicated underground Hiphop radio show called "Jeni From The Beach".
