DIRECTORS

Lisa Belcher is an award-winning director, actor, writer, and producer, and the founder of the Austin-based production company Jump Rock Pictures. Her feature directorial debut, the psychological thriller/horror House of Abraham, stars Natasha Henstridge and Lin Shaye.

Before her feature, Lisa directed and acted in numerous acclaimed short films that screened at festivals worldwide and earned multiple awards, including Best Director. Guest of Honor, a heartfelt drama, garnered 23 awards and was acquired by a major non-profit. Javelina Run, a comedy western starring Lorelei Linklater and Wally Welch, won multiple awards on the festival circuit and was picked up by ShortsTV, where it is available on Amazon Prime. The film’s soundtrack was also recognized on the prestigious 2020 Best Short Soundtracks album released by Movie Score Media.

Lisa has also directed a TV series sizzle for a young adult fantasy thriller currently being packaged and pitched by APA, and she is in development on a feature romantic comedy set to film in Austin in 2026. Her career spans both the US and Hong Kong, where she first began directing, bringing an international perspective to her storytelling.