A second-year graduate student at the University of Southern California’s prestigious Film & Television Production MFA program, Susan Allena Jones is an emerging filmmaker whose storytelling expands a wide range of genre, themes, and character, all while maintaining a strong sense of voice and style.

Originally from Garner, North Carolina, Susan aims to curate an atmosphere of true southern hospitality on her film sets where creatives can feel free to express themselves, laugh together, and make damn good movies. Susan is a fierce advocate for diversity in filmmaking, and she believes the power of a film crew lies in each member’s unique perspective and background.