Semifinalist, 2026/2027 Top Tier Competition
BIO
Jenna St. John is a half-Korean, half-Canadian/American screenwriter born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. The daughter of a Korean mom and a military dad who both passed away young, she grew up with plenty to unpack.
Jenna writes female-driven YA genre stories from comedy, horror, to fantasy, always aiming for humor, heart, and authenticity. She currently lives in Pasadena with her husband, who works in VFX on some pretty cool shows, and their two young kids, where her home life is equal parts comedy, horror, and fantasy.
Her feature scripts have placed in the Page Awards, Austin Film Festival, Cinequest and more.