About
Jessica Edwards
Overview
Jessica Edwards has a broad background in the film industry as a director, producer, and publicist. She’s the founder of Film First, a production company that creates and distributes documentary features, shorts and new media projects including her directorial debut, Mavis! about soul and gospel pioneer Mavis Staples which won a Peabody in 2017.
Known for
Acting |
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1997 | Squeeze | Actor | Marrisa | 58 Average |
Directing |
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2022 | Skate Dreams | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2015 | Mavis! | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2012 | Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2012 | The Landfill | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2010 | Seltzer Works | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
Writing |
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2015 | Mavis! | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
Production |
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2022 | Skate Dreams | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
2020 | The Map | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
2018 | Rams | Production | Executive Producer | 59 Average |
2018 | Design Canada | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
2016 | Workplace | Production | Associate Producer | 59 Average |