DIRECTOR
COMMERCIAL
- Featured Drama -
First 5 California "Fatherhood"
A Dose of Truth "Summer Saved"
Unmasking Meth "Fight Night"
Laced & Lethal "Before I Go Out"
LA Dept. of Mental Health "I Am More"
Cannibis IL "Purse Grab"
COMMERCIAL
- Featured Comedy -
Swap Up "Same Same But Different"
Swap Up "Food Truth"
Oceanspray "Awkward Moments"
Swap Up "Same Same But Diffferent" (Rural)
Swap Up "Food Truth" (Urban)
Free Press "Net Neutrality"
FILM
"Where Did The Adults Go?"
Narrative Feature: Coming Soon.
"Bottle Conditioned"
Documentary Feature: Official Selection: CPH:DOX, DOCVILLE, SIFF
Stream Online Now.
"Chau, Beyond The Lines"
Documentary Short: Academy Award® Nominee, Austin Film Festival Winner: Best Doc Short
Stream Online Now.
"ZARI"
Narrative Short. Official Selection: Comic Con Int'l FF, Maryland FF, Cinema Jove.
ABOUT
An Oscar-nominated filmmaker with roots in documentary, Courtney brings striking visuals and layered storytelling to every frame. Her commercial work resists easy categorization—moving fluidly between vérité doc, talk-to-camera PSAs, and sharp, unexpected comedy. Whether crafting a heartfelt campaign or a stylized brand spot, Courtney makes work that connects — viscerally, authentically, and with purpose.
Originally from South Florida and now based in Southern California, she grew up between coastlines, drawn to people on the fringes and stories with emotional grit. She studied directing at UCLA’s School of Film & Television and cut her teeth across narrative, doc, and branded work — always chasing honest moments. Her films have screened internationally, played theatrically, and been presented at the U.S. Senate and United Nations. Her work has received coverage in Variety, Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, and the BBC, among others.
A former competitive surfer and NCAA athlete, Courtney draws from that discipline and instinct —pacing her work with rhythm, restraint, and a deep trust in what's real.
