Seri DeYoung is a multifaceted actress and director, currently making waves in the entertainment industry with her recurring roles on Freeform's Good Trouble and the CBS crime drama S.W.A.T., alongside a plethora of film and television credits to her name.
On screen, Seri embodies a dynamic range of characteristics, effortlessly transitioning between lead roles and supporting parts with equal aplomb. She can command a scene with her presence, or bring a unique flavor to a supporting role, making her a versatile and sought-after talent.
As a director, Seri has made it her mission to tell stories that resonate with audiences, often tackling complex and culturally relevant themes. Her films have been met with critical acclaim, with her coming-of-age story In Touch winning Best Screenplay at the Hollywood Short Film Festival, and her poignant family drama Still Life taking home Best Short and Audience Award at the Sunset Film Festival and Women's Independent Film Festival, subsequently securing distribution with ShortsTV.
Seri's latest completed project is the short film Throw Like a Girl, a biographical drama inspired by the true story of Jackie Mitchell, the 17-year-old girl who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. This powerful and uplifting film explores the themes of perseverance and the impact that role models can have on shaping strong women, and has already screened at several prestigious film festivals, including Dances With Films and Austin Revolutions, earning a Best Cinematography Award at the Culver City Film Festival.
Currently, Seri is working on the feature-length documentary Tender Points, which follows the journey of a young woman living with Fibromyalgia. This project has pushed Seri to challenge her own notions of storytelling, as she works to capture the struggles and realities of this often misunderstood disease in a way that will resonate with audiences beyond those directly affected.
