Zachary Bean
Director of "Boy Cried Wolf" (2025)
"The opening of my film required an engaging emotional performance that would draw the
audience into the films story and after reviewing Jess’s work I knew she would be the right
actress for the part right away. When I first met Jess she had clearly taken the time to prepare for
the audition and knew how she could connect with her character. On the day of the shoot Jess
delivered a brilliant performance above and beyond what I expected and created a natural
chemistry with her scene partner. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with an
artist like her and would graciously look to her for future roles! Bravo!”
Jack Hourahine
Director of "The Bell" (2025)
"I had the pleasure of working with Jess on The Bell, where she portrayed 'The Medium,' and I can honestly say she fit the role perfectly. Jess brought the character to life with such authenticity and depth, capturing the eerie and enigmatic qualities that were essential to the film. Her performance seamlessly blended a calm, almost hypnotic presence with moments of intense emotion, creating a truly compelling and memorable character. Beyond her talent, Jess was a true professional on set, always bringing her best and elevating the entire production. It was a privilege to collaborate with her, and I can't wait to see what she does next!"
Qianna Dookeran
Director of "Happy Anniversary" (2024)
"Jess delivered a beautifully grounded and emotionally honest performance in Happy Anniversary, bringing depth and subtlety that truly elevated the film. As a first-time director, I deeply appreciated her insight, patience, and collaborative spirit—her feedback helped shape the story, and her support gave me the confidence to lead with clarity. I learned so much from working with her and would gladly collaborate again."
Abhinay Jakhar
Co-Director of "Guilty Pleasures" (2024)
"Jess has an incredible knack for storytelling, and her collaborative spirit elevated Guilty Pleasures to a new level. She brought a sharp eye to every scene and was equally brilliant with big-picture vision and small, nuanced details. Her ability to balance creativity with practicality made the entire production process seamless."
Devki Patel
Director of “Riya" (2024)
"Jess is a phenomenal actor who truly comes to set prepared for the character she is playing. She was very committed to her role and blew me away with her attention to detail regarding script analysis and character preparation. I hardly had any notes; she nailed it! Jess was incredibly communicative, even before production began, which was very helpful on a tight indie timeline. She is also very patient, whether it be regarding production info or receiving on-camera direction. Overall, I was very impressed with Jess’ talent and professionalism! Anyone would be lucky to work with her on their film."
Nathan Makse
Director of "Olive Green" (2024)
"Working with Jess was a great experience. While she is a fantastic talent as an actress, she also brings a wonderfully positive atmosphere with her. Jess was a hugely positive addition to our team, and I would be more than happy to work with her again."
Shane Sue
Director of "Surveillance (2024)
"Jess' vocal performance was amazing. She took the dialogue and crafted a truly frightening performance. I would love to work with Jess again, she is an extraordinary actress."
Anisha Kumar
DP of “Seeker" (2024)
"It was a pleasure working with Jess on the set of 'Seeker.' Her positivity, organization and professionalism helped us get through our shoot ahead of schedule! She was able to bring a fully realized character to set and took direction well. Her performance was natural and nuanced. I look forward to working with her again!"
Pras Lingam
Director of “Whispers” (2024)
"Jess was a standout actor in our ‘Whispers’ concept film. She was always eager to assist and fully immersed in her character. I look forward to working with her again. Jess's professionalism and enthusiasm for acting were clear in every moment."
Olivia Bronwyn
Director of “Checkmate” (2024)
"What a pleasure it was to have worked with someone so talented to bring the character to life in the way Jess has. She made directing so much easier with her understanding of, and preparation for the role. Not only was she a delight on and off screen, she was eager to help throughout the film process in any way she could. A positive experience all around."
Blake Elvin
Director of “The Final Song of Claude Burnett" (2023)
“Jess Blackwell was amazing to work with. She always entered the set with positive energy and was fully engaged in her role and the film as a whole. I hope to work with her again in the future.”
Timothy Kayahara
Director of “M.E.A.T” (2023)
“Jess was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was professional, passionate and attentive. Jess played the lead female role in a treatment for a series I have been working on for years. She delved into the character of Grace, asking all the right questions and taking an active interest in the script. She even had her lines memorized for the table read. [...] I would love the chance to work with her again.”
Jainay Costa
Director of “A Stain” (2023)
“Jess was always timely and professional. From the moment she is cast in a project, she is totally invested and will take every note or suggestion given to her into the next take and will only improve with direction. She is a director's dream to have on set.”
Jevaughn Watts
Director of “The First Stage” (2023)
“Jess Blackwell portrayed Rachel in my short film with exceptional professionalism and talent. Her performance added depth to the narrative, and her collaborative nature enhanced our production.”
