Janelle Lee Austin is an Austin-based writer, director, producer, and script supervisor who combines creative vision with on-the-ground execution for film and TV production in Central Texas.

With over 20 years of experience leading large-scale productions and creative initiatives, she brings efficiency, clarity, and a strong story-first approach to every project. Her work focuses on intimate, character-driven stories—often centered on complex women navigating desire, identity, and emotional fault lines—with a grounded, distinct tone.

For producers coming into Austin, Janelle offers immediate access to a vetted network of hundreds of local crew, creatives, and performers—allowing her to staff quickly with collaborators who are skilled, flexible, and production-ready. As the founder of West of Weird Productions and Big Country Studios, she also provides built-in infrastructure and a cost-conscious, filmmaker-friendly home base.

Known for her infectious, solutions-oriented leadership, Janelle builds high-functioning sets that prioritize both efficiency and creative excellence. She is committed to hiring women, mentoring emerging talent, and integrating standout film students into professional productions, strengthening crews while supporting the next generation.

Her recent short, "Pressure Points", received the 2025 Austin Film Society Short Film Grant, and her writing has been recognized by the Austin Film Festival, Big Apple Screenplay Festival, and ATX TV Festival, just to name a few.

A former board member with Women in Film & Television Austin, Janelle is a trusted local partner for producers seeking a collaborator who can build the right team fast, execute seamlessly, and elevate the work from prep through post.