Jessie Barr

Historia

Jessie Barr is a filmmaker and Sundance Fellow based in Los, Angeles. She is a writer, director, actor, and producer with a background in independent film and theater. SOPHIE JONES her critically acclaimed debut feature which she directed, co-wrote, and produced is executive produced by Nicole Holofcener. SOPHIE JONES premiered in competition at the 2020 Deauville Film Festival, screened in competition at Mar del Plata, and played numerous festivals around the world before it was acquired and released by Oscilloscope Laboratories in 2021. Sophie Jones holds a 100% rating on RottenTomatoes. Jessie is a two-time 2020 Sundance Fellow and with the support of the Sundance Episodic Lab and Episodic Makers Lab developed her original series FANTASIA FOR YOU with co-writer/co-star Lena Hudson inspired by their award-winning short film TOO LONG AT THE FAIR. TOO LONG AT THE FAIR, as well as Jessie’s award-winning original series OM CITY, have been lauded at film festivals around the world including the Tribeca Film Festival, Manchester Film Festival, and San Diego International Film Festival, among others. She has been featured by Variety, the National Board of Review, and TalkHouse. Jessie can be seen next co-starring in THE BESTA TEST released Nov. 5th by IFC Films. She is a proud member of FREE THE WORK and Film Fatales. Currently, she is writing her second feature film which she will also direct.

Películas

The Beta Test
Lauren
Un agente de Hollywood casado recibe una misteriosa carta para un encuentro sexual anónimo y se ve envuelto en un mundo siniestro de mentiras, infidelidad y datos digitales.
Sophie Jones
Writer
Inspired by true experiences of grief, girlhood, and growing up, Jessie Barr’s SOPHIE JONES provides a stirring portrait of a sixteen-year-old. Stunned by the untimely death of her mother and struggling with the myriad challenges of teendom, Sophie (played with striking immediacy by the director’s cousin Jessica Barr) tries everything she can to feel something again, while holding herself together, in this sensitive, acutely realized, and utterly relatable coming-of-age story.
Sophie Jones
Producer
Inspired by true experiences of grief, girlhood, and growing up, Jessie Barr’s SOPHIE JONES provides a stirring portrait of a sixteen-year-old. Stunned by the untimely death of her mother and struggling with the myriad challenges of teendom, Sophie (played with striking immediacy by the director’s cousin Jessica Barr) tries everything she can to feel something again, while holding herself together, in this sensitive, acutely realized, and utterly relatable coming-of-age story.
Sophie Jones
Director
Inspired by true experiences of grief, girlhood, and growing up, Jessie Barr’s SOPHIE JONES provides a stirring portrait of a sixteen-year-old. Stunned by the untimely death of her mother and struggling with the myriad challenges of teendom, Sophie (played with striking immediacy by the director’s cousin Jessica Barr) tries everything she can to feel something again, while holding herself together, in this sensitive, acutely realized, and utterly relatable coming-of-age story.
Off Season
Sienna
A young woman takes work on a Martha's Vineyard farm and befriends the ten year old farmer's daughter only to discover present day horrors that stem from a dark past.
Too Long at the Fair
Charlie
Charlie and Val are best friends and owners of a fledgeling Princess party business in Los Angeles. After a mishap at a client’s party, the two find themselves in the hole and desperate for funds. They meet a charming divorcee, and what begins as a provocative yet seemingly harmless adventure take a downward turn.
Too Long at the Fair
Producer
Charlie and Val are best friends and owners of a fledgeling Princess party business in Los Angeles. After a mishap at a client’s party, the two find themselves in the hole and desperate for funds. They meet a charming divorcee, and what begins as a provocative yet seemingly harmless adventure take a downward turn.
Too Long at the Fair
Writer
Charlie and Val are best friends and owners of a fledgeling Princess party business in Los Angeles. After a mishap at a client’s party, the two find themselves in the hole and desperate for funds. They meet a charming divorcee, and what begins as a provocative yet seemingly harmless adventure take a downward turn.
Too Long at the Fair
Director
Charlie and Val are best friends and owners of a fledgeling Princess party business in Los Angeles. After a mishap at a client’s party, the two find themselves in the hole and desperate for funds. They meet a charming divorcee, and what begins as a provocative yet seemingly harmless adventure take a downward turn.
Manhattan Romance
Gayle
Danny, a commercial editor and documentary filmmaker attempts to finish his film, a study on relationship while navigating the relationships in his own life. Will he continue to chase the unattainable Theresa a hippy new age dancer(Caitlin Fitzgerald) or will he finally admit he's in love with his best friend Carla (Katherine Waterston) who is in an unfulfilling relationship with a political strategist(Gaby Hoffman). Manhattan Romance is a funny insightful look at contemporary life in Manhattan. It explores new age ideas and open relationship as well as true friendship and connection.
Come As You Are
Director
An idealistic young woman's life begins to unravel when her job in social media exposes her to the darkest corners of humanity.