Suzannah Wander is an award-winning writer, director, and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. She has created content for networks such as HBO, Showtime, MTV, Comedy Central, and IFC. Her films have screened at festivals around the world, including Cannes, Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca.
Wander was born in New York City and raised in the Hudson Valley. She was exposed to the arts at an early age, attending theater camps and taking classes in writing and improvisation. She graduated from Wesleyan University with a degree in Film Studies. After college, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film.
Wander’s first feature film, Low Tide, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2016. The movie was praised by critics for its poignant story and beautiful cinematography. It was nominated for several awards, including “Best First Feature” at the Gotham Awards.
In 2019, she released her second feature film, The Light of the Moon. The movie follows a woman who is struggling to recover after a sexual assault. It stars Stephanie Beatriz and was praised for its honest depiction of trauma and recovery. It won Best Narrative Feature at the SXSW Film Festival and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.
Wander has also written, directed, and produced a number of short films and web series. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Huffington Post. She has been a guest on NPR and BBC Radio, and she has been featured in Variety, IndieWire, and The Hollywood Reporter.
In 2020, Wander directed her first television series, “The Letter” for HBO Max. The series is a coming-of-age story about a teenage girl who discovers her mother’s secrets. It stars Kathryn Newton and Sam Trammell, and has received critical acclaim.
Wander is a passionate storyteller who creates stories with a strong female perspective. She strives to make films that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. Her work celebrates diversity and explores timely issues in a compassionate and honest way.
