Adrienne Acevedo Lovette is an award-winning self-made indie director, producer, writer, and professional actor for screen and stage. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and raised in the States. She is passionate about telling stories that explore the human condition, showcase badass female leads who defy Hollywood norms, and feature young people who are discovering what it means to grow up. While skilled across all genres, she thrives in thriller, horror, and drama—though she’s no stranger to comedy.
Adrienne is a SXSW Audience Award winner and a SUNDANCE collab film challenge winner. She has been named “Women Directing Mentorship Semifinalist” through SeriesFest, which Shonda Rhimes company Shondaland sponsors.
Adrienne directed, co-wrote, produced, and starred in the psychological drama I’m Okay, We’re Okay, which premiered at CINEQUEST and won multiple awards, including "Best Feature Film" and "Best Actress" at the CHAIN NYC FILM FESTIVAL and the Catalina Film Festival. She also directed the coming-of-age drama This Boy’s Vida (Made in America), which premiered at SeriesFest and won "Best Writing", and "Best Series" at the famous Latino International Film Festival in New York City.
Her psychological horror Hidden Daylight, premiered at Dances With Films, earning "Best Film" at Phoenix Comicon and "Best Short Film" at Freak Show Horror Film Festival, while her supernatural horror The Dark Room premiered at the Catalina Film Festival and won "Best Ensemble" at Crimson Screen Horror Film Festival. Adrienne has also directed music videos for indie artists like Armstrongleigh (featured at SXSW), NYC rapper Stash Cash, and international rapper-singer Wombino.
Adrienne has directed an impressive track record of over 50 plays and musicals staged across the globe, from Orlando, FL, to Budapest, Hungary, and Off-Broadway in New York City. Renowned for her bold vision and dynamic storytelling, she has helmed productions ranging from new groundbreaking dramas to beloved classics. Some of her favorite directorial credits include Patient A, Spring Awakening (USA regional premiere following its Broadway run), RENT, The Hobbit, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Chicago.
Adrienne has been invited to speak at several festival and industry events, including the Geena Davis Institute where she spoke at a panel during the Bentonville Film Festival about body positivity and diversity in front and behind the camera. She's also been invited to speak at schools and universities like New York University, Wesleyan University, and Dr. Phillips High School. She continues to encourage underrepresented filmmakers and artists to achieve their dreams in the TV, film, and theatre industry. She supports them by creating as much opportunity as possible in the indie space.
As an actor, Adrienne has played opposite Colin Farrell, Naomi Watts, Queen Latifah, Aziz Ansari, Joaquin Phoenix, Sam Rockwell, and Michelle Williams, just to name a few. Adrienne’s favorite TV credits include THE PENGUIN (MAX), THE EQUALIZER (CBS), BETTER CALL SAUL (AMC), RAY DONOVAN (Showtime), FOSSE/VERDON (FX), THE DEUCE (HBO), and MASTER OF NONE (NETFLIX). She is also known for her roles in SUNLIGHT JR. (Tribeca Film Festival) playing opposite Naomi Watts, and the lead role in the award-winning suspense feature drama I'M OKAY, WE'RE OKAY (PRIME/TUBI). Some of her favorite theatre credits include WEST SIDE STORY, TOP GIRLS, OEDIPUS, NICKEL & DIMED, THE SEAGULL, and GREASE.
Adrienne is the founder of The Garage Productions, which has created several award-winning films and web series, all of which showcase the underrepresented, LGBTQIA+ community, and differently-abled people.
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