Virginia “Gina” Powers Hendry is a graduate of the University of Central Florida Film & Digital Media Program. She moved to California almost immediately after graduation to pursue her dream of filmmaking. She worked as an assistant to a talent manager before shifting gears and working at Lionsgate, then MGM in business and legal affairs, learning about the business of filmmaking. These days she spends most days writing female-driven horror and comedies while raising two kick-ass future final girls.