About Lisa
A 20-year veteran of the film and television industry, she has built worlds and led creative teams for major studios including Disney, Fox, MTV, BET, and Showtime. Her background in production design, art direction, and fabrication gives her directing a distinct visual authority: atmosphere is never accidental, and every detail serves the story.
Lisa approaches filmmaking as a complete ecosystem. She writes, directs, designs, edits, and shapes projects from first spark to final frame. Her work blends grounded human performance with heightened visual storytelling—creating films that feel timeless, intimate, and slightly enchanted.
She tells fairytales for people who have lived a little—stories where beauty and darkness coexist, and transformation comes at a cost.
Renaissance Woman
Creative Director
Lisa Wardell is an award winning director with the short film “The Price” “Maid of Dishonor” and “A Divine Meeting”.
Production Designer/Art Director
Lisa is a freelance art director working for companies like MTV, The Jim Henson Company, Fox Sports, NFL Networks, Showtime, OWN, BET, Activision, and Sid and Marty Kroft Productions.
Fabrication
Master fabricator specializing in immersive worlds—from lifelike creatures and intricate props to richly textured sets and bespoke finishes. With a sculptor’s eye and a painter’s touch, I bridge artistry and craftsmanship, turning raw materials into storytelling magic for film, TV, and experiential design.
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Testimonials
Lisa has an incredible energy and passion for both Acting and Directing. She’s an absolute pleasure to work with and her skill-set/knowledge as a production designer will set the standard for what real production value is.
Guy Iorio
-Producer
Gearmark TV
Lisa Wardell is a powerhouse of energy and ideas. What a special day it was when I met her. My troupe of improvisational actors would not be the same without her contributions.
Paula Maxwell
-Creative Director
P.Maxwell Productions
Lisa Wardell is a highly intelligent and focused film director and working with her was both an inspiration and an education. She’s a dynamic actress as well as a consistently creative consultant in a multitude of media applications. Her work has been recognized and awarded on several occasions, and on a personal note, I find Lisa a perceptive and intuitive individual and a joy to know.
Brant Johnson
Actor
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