Jennica Schwartzman is a multi-talented SAG-actress, writer, and PGA-producer who takes pride in overseeing projects from concept to distribution. Her latest release, "The Christmas Challenge", showcases her versatility and waning holiday spirit as she stars alongside charming co-stars Zack Gold and Galadriel Stineman.
In the same year, Schwartzman made her debut on Apple TV Plus' anthology series ROAR, playing the role of Betty Gilpin's overly vain mother. She also appeared as a TV producer opposite Stephen Colletti and Alexandra Park on HULU's "Everyone Is Doing Great".
Schwartzman's impressive resume includes leading the indie dramedy "Parker's Anchor" in its multi-state theatrical release at AMC Theatres, opposite Chris Marquette and Penny Johnson Jerald. The film collected the top award at Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival.
She also led the sex trafficking Crime Drama "Ridge Runners" (Indican/Lionsgate theatrical) in the same year, playing the role of Detective Rachel Willow. Her performances in "Gordon Family Tree" and "Before The Lights Come Up" earned awards at various film festivals, including the Big Bear Lake Int'l Film Fest, Eureka Springs Indie Fest, Film Fest Twain Harte, Worldfest Houston, Fayetteville Film Festival, and the Int'l Family Film Fest. Additionally, she received the highest honor from The Dove Foundation.
Schwartzman has also written several feature films and the book "Movie Baking" (2019 release),which contains a series of essays, articles, and easy-to-digest tips for modern filmmakers. Her work has been published in the Producer's Guild Magazine "Produced By" and she is a guest writer on various entertainment industry websites, including TheDrillMag.com, MsInTheBiz.com, FilmmakingStuff.com, WomenandHollywood.com, and Artemis Motion Pictures' #WomenKickAss Forum.
Schwartzman has been invited to speak on film festival panels, teach at cinema schools, and lead master classes at several Universities across the country. Whenever possible, she works alongside her husband and business/writing/producing partner, Ryan Schwartzman. The couple has two children.
