A multi-hyphenate filmmaker raised in Portland, Oregon; Jessica Barr's work often explores loss and discoveries made from grief. She's known for stirring and cerebral stories - grounded in naturalism. "SOPHIE JONES", a feature that Barr wrote, produced and starred in premiered at the 2020 Deauville Film Festival. The film screened at numerous other festivals before being acquired by Oscilloscope Laboratories with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Barr is the recipient of the Future of Film is Female Grant, the Oregon Made Grant and the Oregon Regional Arts and Cultural Grant. Her short film "TIGHT" had its world premiere last year at SXSW and was listed as a top 10 best film to see by Harper's Bazaar. It premiered online as a Vimeo Staff Pick.