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A multi-hyphenate filmmaker raised in Portland, Oregon but based in Los Angeles; Jessica Barr's work often explores loss and coming of age. She's known for stirring and cerebral stories - grounded in naturalism. Sophie Jones, a feature that Barr wrote, produced and starred in premiered at the 2020 Deauville Film Festival and was acquired by Oscilloscope Laboratories, earning a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. 

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Her films have played internationally at Fantasia, Florida, Palm Springs, Mar Del Plata, Heartland, Filmfort and Hollyshorts, among many others. Her psychological-thriller Tight had its world premiere at SXSW in 2024, where Harper’s Bazaar named it one of the top ten films to see. It is an official Vimeo Staff Pick. Her drama Private Moments recently premiered on Directors Notes. She has been supported by the Future Of Film Is Female and many regional Oregon film programs. 

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In 2026, Jessica’s directorial debut narrative feature The Plan, an ambitious single-take thriller, will have its world premiere at Slamdance Film Festival. 

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​Contact: jessbarrpdx@gmail.com

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