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.”

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