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CURRENT PROJECTSFeatures: "Wedding Day", "Holding Back", "The Point"
Shorts: "Man vs. Survival"
Festivals: Palm Springs, AOF Film Fest, Playhouse West Film Fest, HollyShorts, Moondance
ANGELENO FILM FESTIVAL
Jessica is serving on the board of the Angeleno Film Festival. Check out: www.angelenofest.com! It's August 29th.
SPRINGFIELD FILMS
New producing website up soon! Check out: www.springfieldfilms.com.
WOMEN IN THEATRE
Jessica is judging the red carpet awards for Women in Theatre.
NOTES ON LYING - PALM SPRINGS FILM FEST!
"Notes on Lying", which was written by Scott Burns and Directed by Tirzah Briscoe, just premiered at the Palm Springs Int'l Short Fest! Jessica was Producer and 1st AD.
HOLDING BACK
The mockumentary, "Holding Back" about extras in a holding area will shoot in late July. Jessica is playing the role of Janet and she is also a Producer.
MAN VS. SURVIVAL
Jessica played Jessi in a spoof of surviving in the wilderness. It will go to festivals. Jessica was also Executive Producer.
IN SILENCE
Jessica was Producer and 1st AD on the short film "In Silence" during May. Festivals are the next step!
GUITAR PARTY NIGHTMARE
Jessica was Associate Producer on "Guitar Party Nightmare", which she just sent to a couple of film festivals. Fingers are crossed!
WEDDING DAY
Jessica was recently cast as Kimberly Jenkins in the feature, "Wedding Day". Shooting begins in July. Jessica is also an Executive Producer on the feature.
PLAYDATE
The trailer for the feature "Playdate" was shot recently. Jessica plays the role of Daphne. Jessica is also the Producer and 1st AD. For more info, go to:
http://playdate.yolasite.com. Jessica is in pre-production on the feature.
SAVOR THE INSANITY
"Savor The Insanity" is completed. Festivals are the next step! It was recently a semifinalist for the Feel Good Film Fest! Jessica was the Producer and 1st AD.
YOUR VIP INVITATION
The sizzle reel for "Your VIP Invitation" was just completed. Jessica and her partner are in the process of pitching it to networks.
BEARING GIFTS
Jessica and her writing partner, Connie recently directed and produced a documentary that they adapted from a play they wrote. They will be pitching it soon.
DORITOS
Jessica shot three commercials for the Doritos Superbowl Challenge. She produced two of the spots and acted in all three. They are all on the demo page of her website.
HOSTING - NUMEROUS PROJECTS
Jessica recently hosted for the gifting suites at the Teen Choice Awards, The HollyShorts film festival, an ESPY Award party and a new tv pilot that was shot in AZ.
NAPLES INT'L FILM FESTIVAL
Jessica was the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Naples International Film Festival. Please visit: www.naplesfilmfest.com
BORDER LORDS 2
Jessica played Agent Shana McChord in the feature "Border Lords 2". The film should be out this June. Join the myspace page at: myspace.com/borderlordsmovie
SCREAMING MEEMEES
Jessica booked a role in a Comedy Webisode Pilot for the Screaming MeeMees. It was shot in LA and it is being pitched.
GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS
Jessica shot on "Gene Simmons Family Jewels". Look for her on the "Roast" Episode. She escorts Gene to his throne on stage.
COURTING BUSEY
Jessica booked "Courting Busey", a television pilot with Gary Busey. It is being pitched to FOX. More info to come!
CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
This feature film is about the world of MLM's. It stars Tony Plana from "Ugly Betty" who plays Simon in the film. Jessica plays Simon's Secretary.
MCGRUDER'S GARAGE
Jessica hosted a television pilot entitled "McGruder's Garage" which is in post-production. The show was shot in CA.
STUDYING
Jessica recently studied with Carolyne Barry for Commercials. She takes an On-Camera Scene Study class with Ted Brunetti of the Ted Brunetti Studio. She completed Master Level Improvisation through The LA Connection Comedy Theatre. She is currently in scene study class every week with Richard Greene of the Actor's Lab.
Welcome to Jessica's Official Website! This is where you can find out about Jessica as an actor and producer and see what projects she's currently working on. Join her myspace page at: myspace.com/jmathewsactor.
"Jessica has produced, acted, and taken on assistant director duties with equal discipline and positive enthusiasm; she is largely responsible for the realities facilitating the making of my film. The example she sets as an entertainment professional is quickly acknowledged by people on the set with great certitude. She is focused, talented, and a balanced individual. Her presence has made me a better director, stronger communicator and often a better worker."
-Christian Elder, Director "PLAYdate"
"Not only does she have a great eye for detail, she’s also a creative visionary, steeped in discipline and dedication. She maintained her composure under pressure, and her problem solving skills are unmatched. Her expertise in preplanning helped ensure the actual days on set ran as smooth as possible, and she was instrumental in making our ambitious shooting schedule achievable. (They said it couldn’t be done.) She is an unstoppable success story in the making!"
(On Jessica as a Producer)
-Brad Bromelmeier, Director "Savor The Insanity"
"Jessica Mathews is a talent. She is wonderful to collaborate with, and is a true artist. Her work ethic and ability are of very high standards. Collaborating with Jessica on my film BOHEMIAN SUNSET was a wonderful experience. Working with her as an actress was very easy because she just got it. She did her homework, and came to set ready for anything I threw at her. She has what most actors don’t: the heart and desire to achieve more."
-Robert Benavides, Jr, Director "Bohemian Sunset"
"Jessica has one of the finest, hardest working, professional dispositions I have ever seen, in the biz and otherwise. She is strongly disciplined, highly talented, efficiently organized with an obvious motivation, energy and striking beauty which make her uniquely unmatched in her field."
-Eric Raddatz, Director, "A Day to Love and Die"
"As a director, it is a rare occasion to find a talent quite as unique and reliable as Jessica. I would cast her in my future productions without hesitation."
-Esther Biggs, Director, "Dysfunctional One Acts"
" Jessica is very professional and has a great attitude towards the film industry. I found her to be very talented, with a wide range in her acting abilities. I would definitely use her again in future projects."
- Jason Bunch, Director "Coming Attractions"
I would highly recommend Jessica Mathews as an actress, a pure talent, an on-set inspiration, and a friend. Jessica was such a pleasure to work with, that I have done it several times, including her work on our feature film “Stealing God.”
-Dave Swuz, Director "Stealing God", "Kimberly"
***A special message for Jessica's friend, Rana Fisher who passed away on August 10, 2008. Rest in peace. You are missed and loved.
"Jessica has produced, acted, and taken on assistant director duties with equal discipline and positive enthusiasm; she is largely responsible for the realities facilitating the making of my film. The example she sets as an entertainment professional is quickly acknowledged by people on the set with great certitude. She is focused, talented, and a balanced individual. Her presence has made me a better director, stronger communicator and often a better worker."
-Christian Elder, Director "PLAYdate"
"Not only does she have a great eye for detail, she’s also a creative visionary, steeped in discipline and dedication. She maintained her composure under pressure, and her problem solving skills are unmatched. Her expertise in preplanning helped ensure the actual days on set ran as smooth as possible, and she was instrumental in making our ambitious shooting schedule achievable. (They said it couldn’t be done.) She is an unstoppable success story in the making!"
(On Jessica as a Producer)
-Brad Bromelmeier, Director "Savor The Insanity"
"Jessica Mathews is a talent. She is wonderful to collaborate with, and is a true artist. Her work ethic and ability are of very high standards. Collaborating with Jessica on my film BOHEMIAN SUNSET was a wonderful experience. Working with her as an actress was very easy because she just got it. She did her homework, and came to set ready for anything I threw at her. She has what most actors don’t: the heart and desire to achieve more."
-Robert Benavides, Jr, Director "Bohemian Sunset"
"Jessica has one of the finest, hardest working, professional dispositions I have ever seen, in the biz and otherwise. She is strongly disciplined, highly talented, efficiently organized with an obvious motivation, energy and striking beauty which make her uniquely unmatched in her field."
-Eric Raddatz, Director, "A Day to Love and Die"
"As a director, it is a rare occasion to find a talent quite as unique and reliable as Jessica. I would cast her in my future productions without hesitation."
-Esther Biggs, Director, "Dysfunctional One Acts"
" Jessica is very professional and has a great attitude towards the film industry. I found her to be very talented, with a wide range in her acting abilities. I would definitely use her again in future projects."
- Jason Bunch, Director "Coming Attractions"
I would highly recommend Jessica Mathews as an actress, a pure talent, an on-set inspiration, and a friend. Jessica was such a pleasure to work with, that I have done it several times, including her work on our feature film “Stealing God.”
-Dave Swuz, Director "Stealing God", "Kimberly"
***A special message for Jessica's friend, Rana Fisher who passed away on August 10, 2008. Rest in peace. You are missed and loved.
