About Jennifer Goodridge
Jennifer Goodridge Cruz is an American film and television producer, writer, director, and musician. She has produced notable works for Netflix, The Disney Channel, and YouTube Red as well as many commercials and music videos. Her films have premiered at The Sundance Film Festival, L'Étrange Festival, HollyShorts Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival among others. She was a guest panel speaker at Slamdance Film Festival in 2018 for the polytechnic series, Life As A Truly Independent Filmmaker: Survival guide and is a member of the Producers Guild of America. == Early life == Born in San Diego, California, Goodridge Cruz started her creative career early. At age five, she attended the Jimmie DeFore Dance Center in Costa Mesa, where she studied acting, singing, and dance. At 11 years of age, Goodridge Cruz was the only child student accepted into adult classes. The same year, she landed her first professional dance role in the Joffrey Ballet's rendition of The Nutcracker which premiered at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. == Career == === Commercials and Music Videos === In 2010, prior to her independent producer career, Goodridge Cruz served as a Commercial Directors Representative under Siobhan McCafferty & Associates. Goodridge Cruz went on to work at Bob Industries and began her career as a producer.
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