Lyanne Rodriguez is an emerging filmmaker and screenwriter based in Los Angeles, dedicated to the power of cinematic storytelling to evoke change and amplify underrepresented voices. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Lyanne’s love for film began at a young age, with the TV always glowing in their home. For Lyanne, a first-generation American with parents from Peru and Panama, movies became a bridge to connect with their family through stories told in both Spanish and English. It was through that connection that Lyanne saw firsthand the power of cinematic storytelling.

After earning a B.A. in Film and Media Arts from Temple University in 2019, Lyanne began their career at Jane Doe Films, contributing to impactful documentaries like On the Record (which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival), Allen v. Farrow, and Not So Pretty. These experiences deepened their commitment to using film as a tool to create impact and inspire. Lyanne also worked in scripted filmmaking, working as 1st Assistant Director (and Art Director) on two recent film projects.

At Lyanne’s core is a creative and multifaceted force, with an eye for compelling stories, organization, and aesthetics—always ready to fill in the gaps and bring a vision to life. When not on set or at their desk writing, you can find Lyanne fueled by iced matcha lattes, getting lost in the redwood forests, mud wrestling (making pottery), or snacking on kumquats!