I am a musician, writer, actor, and graphic artist currently living in the White Mountains of Arizona. For more about myself and my projects, please visit www.GorkyTheBand.com
Jesse Valencia is an actor, musician, writer, illustrator, filmmaker, political activist and military veteran living in Northern Arizona. His critically-acclaimed debut book "Keep Music Evil: The Brian Jonestown Massacre Story" was published in 2019 by Jawbone Press. He has appeared in films opposite Tom Sizemore and Porsche Lynn, released several records with the indie rock band Gorky, and in 2020 completed an MFA in Screenwriting at the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts, his third masters degree.
Filmography
Writer (2 Credits)
In The Land Of Good Oaks
Screenplay
Gorky - Action Pants 2019
Music Video
Acting (1 Credit)
Judge and Jury2022
Short
Producer (1 Credit)
Gorky - Action Pants 2019
Music Video
Director (1 Credit)
Gorky - Action Pants 2019
Music Video
Awards & Selections
Finalist Award for Best Screenplay In The Land Of Good Oaks
Show Low Film Festival Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
2019
Education
College
Maharishi University of Management
MFA in Screenwriting
2018 – 2020
College
Northern Arizona University
MFA in Creative Writing; MA in Literature
2012 – 2015
College
Northland Pioneer College
Arts
2004 – 2009
College
Northern Arizona University
Science - Humanities
2010 – 2011
High School
Show Low High School
2001 – 2004
High School
Barry Goldwater High School
2000 – 2001
Personal Details
Birth Date
October 6, 1985
Nickname
Jes
Birth City
Phoenix
Current City
Show Low
Hometown
Phoenix
Height
5'9''
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
White/Hispanic/Native American
Eye Color
Blue
Zodiac Sign
Libra
I am a musician, writer, actor, and graphic artist currently living in the White Mountains of Arizona. For more about myself and my projects, please visit www.GorkyTheBand.com