Kestrin Pantera
Kestrin Pantera is a writer/director the New York Times called “a force.” She recently wrapped production on her third feature film, "Pretty Problems," and the short, "Separate."
Her second feature, “Mother’s Little Helpers” World Premiered at SXSW and released in 2020. Lauded as a “wonderful, Big Chill-esque dramedy,” with “big screen chemistry from the ground up,” awards include Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Ensemble Performance and Best Actress.
Her first feature, Let's Ruin It With Babies, released theatrically and was hailed by the LA Times as, “honest, convincing, and just plain adorable” and Marie Claire’s “must see.”
Directing & producing clients include WIRED, Technicolor and Johnson & Johnson, Coca Cola, Starbucks, HBO and Google.
Before directing, Kestrin was a classically trained cellist-turned-rocker who toured in rock bands. She's appeared onstage alongside Weezer, Beck, Soko and Brandi Carlile, and her music has been featured in TV shows and award winning films.
