JESSIE BARR & Sophie Jones

Episode 19 September 10, 2020 00:21:08
JESSIE BARR & Sophie Jones
A BRIGHTER LENS
JESSIE BARR & Sophie Jones

Sep 10 2020 | 00:21:08

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Show Notes

Back at the beginning of quarantine, we chatted Jessie Barr. Jessie is a filmmaker and 2020 Sundance Fellow based in Los, Angeles. She is an actor, writer, director and producer with a background in independent film, digital storytelling and theater. She makes her feature film directorial debut with Sophie Jones, from executive producer Nicole Holofcener. Sophie Jones will have its world premiere in competition at the 2020 Deauville American Film Festival in France today, Sept 10th. Jessie is one of the seven first-time directors screening in competition. Additionally, eight of the 15 films in competition are directed by women. Stay tuned for upcoming festival announcements that will include virtual offerings, and in the meantime, enjoy our conversation with Jessie!

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