Biography

Renata grew up in Garden Grove CA to a family of independent women. In 2000 with an eye towards directing, she committed herself to a four year acting program at the renowned Playhouse West School & Repertory Theatre in Los Angeles under the tutelage of veteran actor Jeff Goldblum, believing that in order to get a great performance a director should understand the actors journey and speak their language.

In 2012 she received her first Best Director nomination for the short film "Abigail" at Action On Film International Film Festival.
- IMDb mini biography by: RRGG

After performing for 8 years in the stage play "Welcome Home Soldier" Renata purchased the screen rights to direct the feature film Stand The Gaff, which shines light on veteran issues that she believes will touch others and help plant a seed for healing.