Jenny Waldo is a multifaceted creative force, excelling as a producer, writer, and director. Her feature film directorial debut, Acid Test, garnered widespread recognition, premiering at the esteemed Austin Film Festival and earning a nomination for the Texas Independent Film Award from the Houston Film Critics Society. With a proven track record in both documentary and scripted storytelling, Waldo's impressive credits include associate-producing the indie feature The Preacher's Daughter, which was subsequently acquired by Lifetime, as well as the Starz feature documentary The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing. Her extensive portfolio also encompasses a diverse range of shorts, documentary series, and music videos.
Waldo's second feature, Martha's Mustang, demonstrated significant promise, advancing to the Nicholl Fellowship Quarterfinalist stage and participating in several prestigious development labs, including the Stowe Story Narrative Lab. Currently, Martha's Mustang is in development, poised to further cement Waldo's reputation as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
As a testament to her dedication to the next generation of filmmakers, Waldo is committed to educating and advocating for emerging talent. She achieves this through her consulting work, volunteer efforts, and role as a faculty member of Houston Community College's Filmmaking Program, where she shares her expertise and knowledge with aspiring creatives.
