ISABELLA RODRIGUEZ is a film director, screenwriter, and producer. Her work often blends intelligent comedy with sharp observations of contemporary society, emotional depth, and playful experimentation with genre and form. She holds a BA in Film Production from the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Her first TV series, the sketch comedy BAUTA, premiered in 2017 and focused on the fast-changing landscape of political correctness. Isabella wrote, directed, and starred in the series alongside her six co-stars. The show received unanimously positive reviews.
In 2019, her second series, COURSE IN SELF-ANNIHILATION, premiered. Based on the comic book by Henrik Bromander, it featured breakout star Evelyn Mok in one of her first roles and marked Jonatan Unge’s acting debut. Her third series, DRUGDEALER, was co-created and written with Jonatan Unge, who also took the lead role.
Isabella’s more recent work is directing the acclaimed TV series TABITA’S TATTOO, starring comedy icon Mia Skäringer. One critic described the show as “heartbreaking entertainment.”
In 2025, Isabella’s debut short film 12 POINTS premiered as part of the prestigious ECHOES initiative, in which six short films were each awarded 1 million SEK under the theme of Swedish music.
Her adaptation of Romeo & Juliet will premiere on Swedish Radio later this year —a comic reimagining of the classic play.
Isabella currently has several projects in development and pre-release, with more details to be announced.
In addition to her work as a director and screenwriter, Isabella is an accomplished producer with a portfolio that includes numerous short films and two feature-length productions. Her films have screened at prestigious festivals around the world. In 2023, she was nominated for a Guldbagge Award in the category "Best Film" for her work as a producer on 100 SEASONS.
12 points - Short (director) - 2025 Tabita’s tattoo - TV series (director) - 2024 Drugdealer - TV series (writer/director) - 2021 Course in self-annihilation - TV series (writer/director) - 2019 Bauta - TV series (writer/director) - 2017 Transit - Short (director) - 2012
awards and nominations
100 SEASONS - nominated for Best Film - Guldbaggen - 2024
