Jenna Laurenzo is a multifaceted creative talent, boasting a impressive repertoire as a director, writer, and star. Her most notable work, Lez Bomb, premiered at the esteemed Bentonville Film Festival, where it took home the Best Narrative Jury Award. Following a successful theatrical release in November 2018, the film is now available on Amazon Prime.
Lez Bomb boasts an impressive cast, including Oscar-winning actress Cloris Leachman, Oscar-nominated actor Bruce Dern, and a talented ensemble featuring Kevin Pollak, Deirdre O'Connell, Steve Guttenberg, Elaine Hendrix, Brandon Micheal Hall, and more. Notably, the film was executive produced by renowned filmmaker Bobby Farrelly, known for his work on projects such as There's Something About Mary and Dumb & Dumber.
Laurenzo's creative journey began with her short film, Girl Night Stand, an internet sensation that garnered over 15 million views. This early success paved the way for her feature film debut, Lez Bomb. Prior to her film work, Laurenzo earned a Bachelor of Humanities and Arts degree in Drama and English from Carnegie Mellon University.
Laurenzo's accolades extend beyond her film work. She was selected for Shoot Online's 2018 New Directors Showcase and the Film Society of Lincoln Center's 2018 Artist Academy. Her talent has also been recognized in Peter Farrelly's Academy Award-winning film, Green Book. In 2020, she was part of the inaugural class of The See It, Be It Filmmaker Fellowship, a joint program between Bentonville and the Coca-Cola Foundation as part of Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Foundation.
In 2021, Laurenzo released the highly anticipated follow-up to Girl Night Stand, Chapter Two, directly online for fans of the original short. This new installment saw the return of the beloved characters during the pandemic. In addition to the short, Laurenzo released her first single, 'The River,' which she wrote and performed for the follow-up short.
