Jenna Suru
- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Jenna Suru is an auteur, director and entrepreneur based in Paris, France.
Starting her career in International Sales at Gaumont, Jenna was on the team responsible for the launch of the In Development Forum series at the Cannes MIP Markets before founding the Paris International Film Festival (PIFF).
Now in its 5th year, Suru has grown PIFF to a multi-day celebration of cinema, screening 60+ films from around the world, including hosting the World Premiere of the feature projects "Kiss The Ground", the award-winning environmental documentary, streaming on Netflix, and Nóra Lakos's romantic modern tale, "Cream", now streaming on HBO.
Through her production company, Belle Époque Films, Jenna has produced and directed short form and feature length projects, working with actors such as Robert Sheehan (Red Sonja, The Umbrella Academy, Robot Chicken) and with brands such as Canal+, Pathé, Panavision, Gibson Guitars, and Zeiss to name a few. Suru's directorial debut, l'Âge d'Or screened at festivals worldwide, including the Academy Award ® qualifying Cinequest in San Jose, CA.
Additionally, Ms. Suru continues to give back to the film community by acting as juror and keynote speaker for film festivals such as Cannes and Sundance.
Starting her career in International Sales at Gaumont, Jenna was on the team responsible for the launch of the In Development Forum series at the Cannes MIP Markets before founding the Paris International Film Festival (PIFF).
Now in its 5th year, Suru has grown PIFF to a multi-day celebration of cinema, screening 60+ films from around the world, including hosting the World Premiere of the feature projects "Kiss The Ground", the award-winning environmental documentary, streaming on Netflix, and Nóra Lakos's romantic modern tale, "Cream", now streaming on HBO.
Through her production company, Belle Époque Films, Jenna has produced and directed short form and feature length projects, working with actors such as Robert Sheehan (Red Sonja, The Umbrella Academy, Robot Chicken) and with brands such as Canal+, Pathé, Panavision, Gibson Guitars, and Zeiss to name a few. Suru's directorial debut, l'Âge d'Or screened at festivals worldwide, including the Academy Award ® qualifying Cinequest in San Jose, CA.
Additionally, Ms. Suru continues to give back to the film community by acting as juror and keynote speaker for film festivals such as Cannes and Sundance.
