Director
Bettina Bresnan is a performer, filmmaker, and teacher from New York City. Bettina brings a wealth of experience in teaching and storytelling, making her a perfect fit for our mission at YADA. She received her BFA in Musical Theater at Pace University and has performed at The 24 Hour Plays, Signature Theater, The Sheen Center and Rev Theater Co. TV/Film credits include, Gossip Girl, The Last Five Years, and she has starred in commercials for Albertsons, IT Cosmetics, and Lumineux whitening strips. In 2022 she made her directorial debut with her short film, A Killer Secret, which was nominated for Best Comedy at Palm Springs Shortfest and was sold to ALTER, a horror platform with over 3 million subscribers. Most recently she is the writer, producer, and star of short film Learning How To Drive. The project is fiscally sponsored by Film Independent, features Alicia Silverstone and had its world premiere at Palm Springs Shortfest 2025. She is repped theatrically by Talent House and commercially by Aqua Talent. www.bettinabresnan.com
