J.D. Walker

JD Walker is a writer, director, and producer with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Currently, she is Head of Physical Production for the Open Door Film Project, a member of the Producers Guild of America, and steers the Leadership Committee at the Academy of Motion Pictures for her Affinity Group. .She is originally from Oakland, California. Recently, she received a three-year annual scholarship from The George Lucas Family Foundation to complete her M.F.A. in TV and Film Production at USC School of Cinema, where, in her second year, she was inducted into The Academy of Motion Pictures "Gold Program." At The Academy of Motion Pictures, Walker assisted the Directors of both The Student Academy Awards and Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, reading and analyzing feature scripts while creating and organizing a comprehensive list of Academy qualifying film festivals. Walker has directed over 11 films and produced over 20 films, including features and shorts. Sh