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Championing Diversity in Storytelling
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JENNIFER BERRY

Championing Diversity in Storytelling

Jennifer Berry is a multi-award-winning screenwriter , director , and playwright based in Los Angeles , renowned for her commitment to inclusivity and representation in the film industry . With a 90 % female / non-binary cast and crew in her productions , along with additional crew members with disabilities , Berry brings a unique and powerful perspective to her work . In 2020 , she was honored with the California Distinguished Achievement in the Arts Award by Congressman Adam Schiff .
Her film The Exchange premiered as the opening short at the Madrid International Film Festival , and she continues to break barriers with her latest project , Motherload , currently in post-production .
Berry ’ s critically acclaimed plays , including Big Pharma , which toured nationally for five years , and Ojalá , later adapted into a screenplay , demonstrate her depth as a storyteller . Her works have been recognized by prestigious institutions such as the Pasadena Playhouse and the Eugene O ’ Neill Theater Conference , cementing her place in both theater and film . Additionally , she has been featured in Ms . Magazine and other feminist publications for her advocacy in women ' s representation .
As a professor at California State University Northridge , she educates future generations on gender and media through courses such as " Women In Entertainment ." Berry ’ s participation in the Regenerative Creation Cohort and the RespectAbility 2024 Entertainment Lab exemplifies her ongoing commitment to amplifying diverse voices .
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