Jo Garrett is a versatile screenwriter, director, and storyboard artist who brings a rich tapestry of experience to storytelling. Growing up in a military family, she moved nearly every year, gaining an early understanding of how to observe and step into new worlds. Today, in raising a multicultural family through adoption, she understands how identity and connection can be shaped in unexpected ways. These experiences are at the heart of her writing, guiding her toward stories that explore diversity, resilience, and belonging across multiple genres.

From her early years as a singer-songwriter, Jo learned to use imagery, dynamics, and emotion to connect with an audience. Her work as an illustrator and storyboard artist gave her a strong foundation in visual storytelling. Screenwriting became the place where these creative disciplines merged, shaping a writing style that is highly visual, immersive, and distinctly her own.

As a multidisciplinary artist, Jo’s talents extend across various mediums. She was awarded a Screenwriting Grant in 2023 for her action thriller “Low Tide,” and again in 2026 for her psychological thriller “Closure.” Her award-winning horror-comedy screenplay “Bah Humbug” is currently a SLAMDANCE Finalist. The script has earned multiple BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY and Top 5 Finalist honors, and numerous Semifinalist placements. She storyboarded and associate produced Lunavox’s “What’s Locked Behind That Door” music video, which won a GLOBAL MUSIC AWARD, multiple BEST MUSIC VIDEO awards, and several Finalist placements. Her notable illustration projects include storyboards for the special edition DVD releases of movies “SLITHER,” “BLACK SNAKE MOAN,” “THE INVASION,” and ROB ZOMBIE’S “HALLOWEEN,” as well as concept art for U2’s “ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES” music video. Her jewelry designs have been featured in “THE VAMPIRE DIARIES,” “CHARMED,” “BLOODLINE,” HALLMARK’S “A CHRISTMAS MELODY,” MTV MOVIE AWARD swag bags, and various magazines and newspapers, further showcasing her versatile artistry. In each artistic endeavor, Jo infuses her unique blend of creativity, heart and authenticity.