Jo Steinhart is an award-winning writer & director from San Francisco living in Los Angeles. She received her MFA in Directing from The AFI Conservatory in 2022 and her BA in Film & Gender Studies from Sarah Lawrence College. Her undergraduate thesis film Blacklisted, a queer satire of the liberal arts school experience, premiered at the Portland Film Festival and online on NoBudge. Her AFI thesis film Daddy stars Emily Robinson (Eighth Grade, Transparent) and is currently on its festival run. ​ Jo's films focus on complex characters and taboo topics explored through darkly humorous character-driven stories. She loves making music videos, shorts, and commercials, bringing her own thoughtful approach to each unique project.