Jaclyn Bethany is a multi-talented actress and filmmaker who has made a name for herself in the industry with her impressive work in both directing and acting. She has been hailed as a "fast rising" and "one to watch" by Variety Magazine, and has received critical acclaim for her short films, which have been showcased at festivals worldwide.
Bethany's educational background is impressive, with an M.F.A. in Directing from the prestigious American Film Institute Conservatory, as well as a B.A. in Acting from Fordham University and an M.A. in Screenwriting from The London Film School. Her AFI Thesis Film, "The Delta Girl," premiered at Holly Shorts in 2018 and starred Isabelle Fuhrman and Caitlin Carver.
As a filmmaker, Bethany's work focuses on complex women, stories rooted in her Southern upbringing, and LGBTQ stories from the female gaze. Her digital series, "The Rehearsal," won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Digital Drama, and her first feature film, "Indigo Valley," was praised by critics for its subtle, natural performances and was released by Giant Pictures.
Bethany is currently in post-production on her second feature, "Highway One," an ensemble dramedy set on New Year's Eve, and is working on an anthology of features shot during the pandemic that highlight dark moments of the elite in American culture and the misrepresentation of the American dream.
As an actress, Bethany will next be seen in David Fincher's "Mank" for Netflix, indie feature "Under the Lantern Lit Sky," and British arthouse film "Venice at Dawn." Her theater credits include workshops and productions at Clubbed Thumb (Off-Bway),Powerhouse/NY Stage and Film, the Berkshire Theatre Festival, Arcola Theatre (London),among others.
Jaclyn Bethany is represented by Buchwald and is considered one of the most promising young talents in the industry.
