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Jessie Barr | |
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| Born | May 9, 1986 Washington DC, U.S. |
| Education | New York University (BFA) |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse |
Tom O'Brien (m. 2015) |
| Parent(s) | Nancy Barr Michael Barr (deceased) |
| Family | Nick Barr (brother) Alice Barr (sister) |
Jessie Barr (Filmmaker) (born May 9, 1986) is an American writer, director, actor, and producer. She is a filmmaker and Sundance Fellow based in Los Angeles with a background in independent film and theater.
Sophie Jones (film), her critically acclaimed debut feature which Jessie Barr directed, co-wrote, and produced, premiered in competition at the 2020 Deauville Film Festival, screened in competition at Mar del Plata Film Festival, and played numerous festivals around the world before it was acquired and released by Oscilloscope Laboratories in 2021. The film is executive produced by Nicole Holofcener and holds a 100% rating on Rotten tomatoes Rotten tomatoes. Sophie Jones is now streaming on Showtime.
Jessie is a two-time 2020 Sundance Fellow [1]. Her critically-acclaimed, award-winning work has been lauded at film festivals around the world, including Tribeca Film Festival, Manchester Film Festival, and San Diego International Film Festival. She can be seen next co-starring in The Beta Test from IFC Films.
Jessie is a PEN America Writer’s Grant Recipient (2020) and Oregon Made Film Grant Recipient (2019). She has been featured by Variety, the National Board of Review, and TalkHouse and is a guest lecturer on Sensual Cinema and the erotic as power. She is a proud member of Film Fatales.