Jump the Fence
Time is the enemy in this behind the scenes documentary adventure in no-budget filmmaking. Jump into the action with actors Britt Harris and Molly Muse as they trek to Brazil for the making of Ale Paschoalini's feature film, Raízes.
Will artistic vision prevail as our skeleton crew battles the elements in this high pressure race against the clock?
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Molly MuseDirector
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Molly MuseProducer
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Britt HarrisProducer
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John EckenrodeProducerEl Inmigrante, 121 To Aztec, Lasso the Sun, JOAN, Thirst, Warhol Goes Boom
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Matt SchulteProducerJOAN, Warhol Goes Boom, Thirst, Image, CPR, I Am the Alien
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Molly MuseKey Cast"Self"Birds of Neptune
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Britt HarrisKey Cast"Self"Birds of Neptune, ARXIV, Adoptable, Star Drunk, Future Perfect
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Ale PaschoaliniKey Cast"Self"
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Ian StoutDirector Of PhotographyVegan: Everyday Stories, Roomies, A Vampire's Eve, Hackneyed, Journal
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John EckenrodeEditorEl Inmigrante, 121 To Aztec, Lasso the Sun
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Weider RegisSound RecordistRaízes, O Sarcófago
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Mark OrtonMusicNebraska, Independent Lens, Joan, Shut Up Anthony, and many many more
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:1 hour 37 minutes 7 seconds
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Completion Date:October 31, 2019
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Production Budget:20,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:Brazil
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Arizona International Film FestivalTucson, AZ
United States
April 23, 2021
Best First Feature Award -
Portland Film FestivalPortland, OR
United States
November 20, 2020
Distribution Information
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Ovation ChannelDistributorCountry: United StatesRights: Video on Demand, Free TV, Paid TV
Molly made her stage debut as “piece of trash” in a grade school play about recycling. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from Portland State University. She won the Irene Ryan Award for “Best Supporting Actress” for her role in Crimes of the Heart, originated the role of Mable in Ishmael Reed's play The Final Version at The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, NY, and received a grant to direct Philip Ridley’s play The Pitchfork Disney in Portland, Oregon.
Molly played Mona in the award-winning feature film, Birds of Neptune. As a film director, Molly won “Best First Feature” at the Arizona International Film Festival for Jump the Fence: Brazil; she produced the film with a crowdfunding campaign and then sold it to The Ovation Channel.
Molly co-wrote, co-directed and co-starred in Wrap Me in a Sheet with partner-in-film, Britt Harris. The film won Best Drama at the 2023 Dam Short Film Festival and Best Dramatic Short at The Arizona International Film Festival. Molly also directed, Ghost Town which just hit the festival circuit, winning Best Narrative Short at The Four Corners Film Festival.
My artistic relationship with Britt Harris is the soul of this project. We met as actors (cast as sisters) in an indie film and have developed a vital and loving creative partnership.
We’re both driven to create, to work, to make movies. But actors need to be chosen for work. We originally made Jump the Fence in an effort to create our own opportunity in film: to act, to direct, to produce. We didn’t want to wait in line anymore. It has since transformed into an expansive education in how to make
something beautiful and real and funny within the vision of some of the world’s best indie filmmaking talents.
An artist at work is so interesting to me. When I’m struck with inspiration, I go nuts with energy. Seeing that spark alive in other people, and then documenting what they do with it - how they turn it into a movie - is the best. It’s an honor to be a part of and a thrill to watch.