Diamond in the Rough
Director
Jeannette Godoy is a first generation, Mexican American director/writer. She comes to filmmaking from an eclectic background, starting her career as a choreographer where she choreographed the celebrated music video, Baby Got Back, by Sir Mix A Lot. Jeannette recently directed an episode of GARCIA BROTHERS and is in post production on her first feature film, a Latina led, romantic comedy, Diamond in the Rough, produced by Creator+. She also created and directed a short series for Bumble, Pure Corazón follows 3 Latinx daters from different cultural backgrounds as they courageously navigate dating, life, and identity. Jeannette was a part of the Sony Pictures TV Diverse Directors Program in 2018/2019. She currently has a narrative pilot in development with Campanario Entertainment. Additionally, she has directed big commercial campaigns with Nike and documentaries that aired during the Special Olympics. For over ten years, Jeannette has directed commercials for numerous brands including Nike, Bumble, PetSmart and more. She’s received several prestigious nominations including the Young Director Award at Cannes, as well as SHOOT Magazine’s New Director’s Showcase.