Jen Greenstreet, an Oscar-qualified and Mid-America Emmy-winning filmmaker, has a gift for transforming communities through the power of film. As the visionary CEO and Founder of Just Like You Films, she leads a nonprofit production company dedicated to fostering empathy and understanding. For 18 years, Jen has crafted narratives that touch lives worldwide, with a portfolio of impactful films that resonate deeply. In her career, Jen has produced, written, and/or directed 22 short films and 6 feature-length films, both with Just Like You Films and her for-profit production company, Waking Up Films. Through her storytelling, Jen Greenstreet continues to foster empathy and understanding, making a lasting impact on audiences around the globe.
Jen’s journey began in the courtroom as a Prosecuting Attorney in Jackson County, Missouri, where she litigated 520 felony cases and represented the state in 46 jury trials. This foundation in advocacy fueled her transition to storytelling, channeling her passion into films that illuminate complex social issues.
Her recent project, Just Like You – Anxiety and Depression, earned the Gold Anthem Award from The Webby Awards, showcasing her ability to create content that not only informs but also inspires. Jen’s work has been featured on CNN and in Deadline Hollywood, highlighting her role as a leading voice in filmmaking. Her dedication to creating meaningful narratives has earned selections at festivals such as the Kansas City International Film Festival, Sunback Doc Film Festival, Tallgrass Film Festival, and the Golden Door International Film Festival, where she received the Raising Awareness Award. Her films have also received the Telly Award and the Impact Docs Award, among many others. Jen’s films have been showcased in the Phoenix Society’s Nationwide Journey Back Program, the Operation Smile Student Programs, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student Series, World Down Syndrome Day Home Page and distributed in over 200 AMC Theatres nationwide, reaching audiences of over 20,000.
Jen’s current slate of projects includes the compelling “May Contain” series on food allergies—May Contain: My Life, May Contain: Danger, and May Contain: Two Sides. These films, alongside the feature narrative Rise and Shine and a forthcoming documentary on grief, reach audiences across 320 countries and 25,000 schools. Featuring stars like Jerome Bettis, August Maturo, and Ava Kolker, Jen’s films have garnered accolades such as the Tash Positive Images in Media Award, AMC Theatres Cares Award, and recognition from prestigious festivals including the Toronto International Women Film Festival. Her work has also been honored with the Kindest Kansas Citian Award and the City Year Kansas City Idealist of the Year Award, among others, underscoring her impact as a storyteller and advocate.
