Films are the only artform that combine all other mediums into one cohesive experience. To have the ability to mould an individual's emotional experience or to make a positive impact on an entire societal group is incredibly humbling.
Hi there! My name is Jessica-Ann. I am an aspiring South African actress and filmmaker. My goal and dream is to use my craft to tell unique, interesting and meaningful stories that make a positive impact in the world around me.
  • Writer (1 Credit)
    Freight2022
    Short, Student
  • Director (1 Credit)
    Freight2022
    Short, Student
Official Selection
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Mpumalanga International Film Festival
Mpumalanga
2023
Finalist
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Liftoff Filmmaker Sessions
London
2023
Official Selection
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Liftoff Global Network - First Time Filmmaker Sessions
London
2023
Official Selection
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Liftoff Global Network - First Time Filmmaker Sessions
London
2023
Official Selection
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ARFF (Amsterdam International Awards)
Amsterdam
2023
Finalist
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GIFF Awards (Genesis International Film Festival)
Moscow
2023
Winner Best Student Film Paris Film Awards
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Paris Film Awards
Paris
2023
Best Live Action Film, Best Short Film Narrative, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Directing, Best Original Music in a Film
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Pangolin Student Awards
Centurion
2022
College
The Open Window
Screen Acting, Film & Television specialising in Cinematography
20192022
Birth Date
January 17, 2000
Nickname
Jess
Birth City
Pretoria, South Africa
Hometown
Centurion
Height
177cm
Gender
Female
Eye Color
Grey
"Be the change you wish to see in the world" - Gandhi
"Because it's so much fun, Jan!" - Tarantino
"Filmmaking is really a ton of problem solving" - Kubrick
“As a filmmaker, I always try not to concern myself with the outcome of things. I make the movie, and I do that as honestly and good as I can. I don’t want to pollute my thoughts with what is going to happen with it afterwards, because I have to work inside-out.” - Bieris
“I always want to make films. I think of it as a great opportunity to comment on the world in which we live.” - Bigelow
"If you're doing it for awards you're doing it wrong" - Jaco vd Merwe (My Film Theory Lecturer)
"Film is not all about the fancy gear or camera movement, but about the story you want to tell" - Gao
"We'll fix it in post" - inside joke
Films are the only artform that combine all other mediums into one cohesive experience. To have the ability to mould an individual's emotional experience or to make a positive impact on an entire societal group is incredibly humbling.
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