DIRECTOR | WRITER | PRODUCER
Geneva is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and commercial director. Growing up with a single mom taught Geneva the value of perseverance and triumph, which she now captures in others through her films.
As a woman in the film and commercial space, Geneva focuses on changing the narrative in front and behind the camera, greatly knowing the importance and need of visibility and autonomy in telling our own stories. With a focus on collaborative storytelling and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, Geneva aims to work with others to share their stories in a true and authentic celebratory light to change narratives.
She has directed groundbreaking films such as UNSPOKEN and the WOMXN Series. Most recently she directed the NEW ORLEANS Film Festival 2024 Jury Award winner and soon to be released THE SOLACE OF SISTERHOOD (2026 Academy Qualified), a Short Documentary executive produced by Fujifilm. Her new short documentary film, BLACK LONGEVITY is set to premiere at festivals in mid 2025. Her films have premiered and screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, Slamdance, Hamptons International Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival and many more. As a director, Geneva has collaborated with influential agencies such as Complex, BBDO, BLKSHP, SidLee, 72and Sunny, Forsman & Bodenfors, Area23, RWJF, The Meteor and iconic brands like Adobe, Audible, Google, Netflix, ROGERS, HBO, Kingsford, TD Bank, and more.
Along with directing, Geneva is an experienced creative director and has written numerous brand campaigns. With a passion for storytelling and mentorship, she joined THE GOTHAM team in 2024 for GOTHAM WEEK as their Branded Storytelling Program Manager where she also planned and executed the 2024 Branded Storytelling Expo.
AWARDS
- New Orleans Film Festival | Short Film Jury Award Winner (2024) *Academy Qualifying
- Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival | Reel Sisters Spirit Award Winner (2024)
- ONE SHOW | Creative Effectiveness (2024)
- OVATION AWARD (2024)
- Global SABRE Award (2024)
- North American SABRE Award (2024)
- CPRS Gold Award (2024)
- ACT Care Awards | Youth Favorite (2024)
- Shorty Award Winner | Gold Distinction (2021)
- Shorty Award Winner | Audience Honor in Multicultural Community (2021)
- The Zukor Award 2019 | Astoria Film Festival (2019)
- TASH "Positive Images In The Media" Award (2018)
Photo by Pete Thompson