Lisa is a world-building director and filmmaker renowned for her exceptional ability to elicit profound performances from actors and craft emotionally powerful stories that captivate audiences worldwide. Her impressive feature writing and directing credits boast two award-winning feature films, including Claire in Motion, which premiered at SXSW in 2016 and garnered widespread acclaim from esteemed publications such as The LA Times, who praised it as "a quietly affecting psychological mystery."
Claire in Motion, starring the talented Betsy Brandt (Breaking Bad),is a testament to Lisa's skill in crafting complex, thought-provoking narratives. Similarly, Small, Beautifully Moving Parts, starring Anna Margaret Hollyman (Gayby) and Andre Holland (Moonlight),premiered at SXSW in 2011 and received glowing reviews from prominent critics, including Roger Ebert, who deemed it "effortlessly engaging." The film also earned Critic's Pick accolades from Time-Out and New York Magazine.
Lisa's short films, particularly the festival-favorite Head Stand, played a significant role in launching her filmmaking career, screening at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Tribeca, and Telluride. Her extensive experience in the industry has also led to her directing over 20 episodes of television, earning her recognition for her ability to elevate actors' performances and craft dynamic action sequences.
Throughout her career, Lisa has worked with a diverse range of talented actors, including James Spader in Blacklist and Michael Sheen in Prodigal Son. Her recent credits include directing an episode of The Calling, the Peacock limited series from executive producers David E. Kelley and Barry Levinson, as well as the Season 9 finale of Chicago Fire.
Born and raised on both coasts, Lisa's exposure to a diverse range of cinematic influences has shaped her unique perspective as a filmmaker. While earning her BA in film studies at UC Berkeley, she had the opportunity to work on the visual effects of legendary films like Jurassic Park as an apprentice editor at Lucasfilm and was immersed in experimental high-art films as a projectionist at the Pacific Film Archive. Her experiences have instilled in her a deep appreciation for both classic Hollywood storytelling and boundary-pushing cinematic innovation.
Lisa's academic credentials include an MFA from NYU's Film Directing Program, and she currently resides in New York City with her family.
