Lorena Lourenço is a multifaceted creative force, hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and boasting a rich educational background from the prestigious USC School of Cinematic Arts. With a fervent passion for storytelling, she is dedicated to shedding light on the experiences of marginalized communities, exploring themes of cultural identity, the immigrant journey, and female empowerment.
Throughout her illustrious career, Lorena has effortlessly transitioned between various mediums, including commercials, music videos, series, comedy specials, documentaries, and shorts. Her impressive repertoire has garnered widespread acclaim, with her short film Pedagogy earning a coveted spot in the Short Film Corner at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival, where it received a 6-page spread in the esteemed European publication Cinéwomen.
Her pilot script, "Divine Period," took center stage as a semi-finalist in the prestigious Series-Fest Women's Writing Competition. Meanwhile, her internationally acclaimed and award-winning short film Joy delves into her personal experiences as an immigrant woman of color in Trump's America, sparking important conversations and earning recognition.
Lorena's recent endeavors have seen her short film Muy Gay Too Mexicano selected for competition at the renowned festivals Outfest, Inside Out, LALIFF, and LADFF. Her impressive network has allowed her to collaborate with a diverse range of talents, including Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars),renowned jazz performer Kamasi Washington, Emily Osment (Hannah Montana),Ivy George (Big Little Lies),and Salina EsTitties (who should win RuPaul's Drag Race).
Furthermore, Lorena has had the unique opportunity to shadow Oscar nominee Jason Hall (American Sniper) at DreamWorks, as he directed Thank You For Your Service. Her extensive experience in production has seen her work on Tribeca and Sundance-nominated documentaries, as well as television projects for Netflix, HBO, The CW, and other prominent networks.
