PAT TILLMAN DOCUMENTARY
Springfield Films is shooting a documentary about the Pat Tillman Foundation, veterans, and a journey that one man is taking to build awareness and to raise money for veterans and their families. How you can help: http://www.active.com/donate/teamtillman/swuz. Check it out! And a press release here: http://tolucantimes.info/section/entertainment/swuz-cali-to-zona-2011-memorial-ride-to-benefit-the-pat-tillman-foundation/. Here's a new article from USAA: https://www.usaa.com/inet/ent_blogs/Community?action=communitypost&comm=milspouse&blogkey=milspousecivilian&postkey=how_to_do_what_you1&SearchRanking=1&SearchLinkPhrase=jessica%20mathews.
WEDDING DAY REVIEW!
The reviews are in. Check it out: http://thescoopla.com/4550/wedding-day. Jessica played Kimberly Jenkins in the feature, "Wedding Day". She has a scene with Lisa Ann Walters.
N.E.T. COMPANY WINNER
Jessica was a WINNER of the Monologue Fest with the Neo Ensemble Theatre Company! She is now in the competition "The Best of The Best" on March 1, 2012 at The Ford Theatre! Check out: www.neoensembletheatre.org.
JOHNNY BOY
This comedy is scheduled to be released in May. Jessica stars along with Jay Huguley. Esther Biggs is the director along with Jamal Farley as DP.
SHOE FETISH
"Shoe Fetish" is in post! Check it out at: http://www.indiegogo.com/Shoe-Fetish-Short-Film and on Facebook.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Jessica is a volunteer for SOSC. See how you can help out at: www.sosc.org.
LESBIAN COPS
Check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4DCmwdA8Vw, or at www.lesbiancopsmovie.com. Funny stuff. Just sayin. Directed by Firouz Farhang. Jessica is a Producer. Over 150,000 hits so far! www.lesbiancopsmovie.com!
IN SILENCE - WINNER
Three new film fests! "in silence" will play at the Angeleno Film Festival in March. It has been Nominated in 4 categories! Recent film fests were the SoCal Film Festival in Huntington Beach and The Other Venice Film Festival. It has received Official Selections at the High Desert Int'l Film Festival, The Green Bay Film Festival, Women's Int'l Film and Art Festival, Manhattan Film Festival, and the AOF Film Festival! It WON an AWARD of Merit and it was Nominated for the Best Social Commentary Award at AOF. Jessica was Producer, Line Producer and AD. The movie was reviewed by the Tolucan Times. Check out the article here: http://tolucantimes.info/section/film-review/silence-no-more/
THE PROPOSITION - TWO TIME WINNER
Jessica recently completed the short "The Proposition" starring Todd Stashwich and Tiffany Elle. Jessica was Producer and Line Producer. Most recently, it WON Best Comedy at The Dam Short Film Fest in Boulder City, NV. It premiered at the HollyShorts Film Festival and WON the Audience Best Film Award for Best Narrative Short at the Virginia Film Festival! And, it got an amazing review at HollyShorts. http://tolucantimes.info/section/entertainment/the-proposition-shines-at-hollyshorts-film-festival/
NEW PROJECTS
*"Warehouse" - short film, completed
*"Shoe Fetish" - short film, in post
*"Funny Guitar" - short film - completed
*"LIS" - tv pilot - in post
"Johnny Boy" - short film, shooting in May.
"PRON" - trailer, completed
"My BFF..." - webisode, shooting this summer
UPCOMING FEATURES
*"Trailer Trash" - In Development
www.trailertrashfilm.com
*"The Amnesia Motel" - In Development
www.schizothefilm.com
*"Vanished" - In Post
TORCHWOOD
Jessica booked a Co-Star as a News Anchor on "Torchwood", which aired July 8th on STARZ! It is Episode #1.
I AM NEDA - WINNER
Jessica is the Producer and Line Producer of "I Am Neda". Check out: www.nedathemovie.com! It is an amazing story based on true events. Please support us by liking us on Facebook. Recent selections: Santa Rosa Int'l Film Festival and the ARPA Int'l Film Festival and a WIN at the LA Movie Awards - Honorable Mention for the Narrative Short category.
NY ACTING ENSEMBLE WEST - REVIEW!!!!
Jessica performed in an amazing showcase written by Ken Eulo, with NY Acting Ensemble West. See the review by the Tolucan Times here: http://tolucantimes.info/section/theatre_review/the-new-york-acting-ensemble-west-provides-perfect-night-of-theatre. Check out the ensemble at: www.nyaew.com.
SAG BOOK PALS
Jessica joined SAG Book Pals and she will be visiting schools in need and reading to children in Los Angeles.
AWARD WINNING PRODUCER:
"NOTES ON LYING" - 3 AWARDS
BEST FILM - Poppy Jasper Film Fest
SPIRIT OF MOONDANCE - Moondance Int'l Film Festival
PEOPLE'S CHOICE - London Short Film Showcase
"GUITAR PARTY NIGHTMARE" - 2 AWARDS
BEST COMEDY - Angeleno Fest
SPECIAL JURY AWARD FOR BEST FILM - Scary or Die Film Festival
"IN SILENCE" - AWARD OF MERIT - AOF Film Festival
"MAN VS. SURVIVAL" - WINNER - Atom Tournament Film Festival
"THE PROPOSITION: - 2 AWARDS
WINNER Audience Choice Award - Virginia Film Festival
WINNER Best Comedy, Dam Short FIlm Festival
"I AM NEDA" - WINNER Honorable Mention LA Movie Awards, Best Narrative Short
FESTIVAL SELECTIONS:
Palm Springs, AOF Film Fest (Nominated for three awards, WON one award), Playhouse West Film Fest, HollyShorts, Moondance Int'l Film Festival (WON Award), Poppy Jasper (WON Award), La Femme, Angeleno Film Festival (WON Award, Nominated for another), Red Zion Festival, iP Film Festival, Route 66 Film Festival, Thriller Chiller Film Festival, Scary or Die Film Festival (WON Award), High Desert Int'l Film Festival, London Short Film Showcase (WON Award), Green Bay Film Festival, Women's Int'l Film and Art Festival, Manhattan Film Festival, Atom Tournament Film Festival (WON Award), SoCal Film Festival, The Other Venice Film Festival, Santa Rosa Int'l Film Festival, ARPA Int'l Film Festival, Virginia Film Festival, LA Movie Awards, Dam Short Film Festival.
SUPERBOWL CHALLENGE!
Jessica produced two commercials for the Doritos and Pepsi Max Superbowl Challenge last year. Check them out at: www.springfieldfilms.com
MAN VS. SURVIVAL - WINNER
Check out the comedy "Man vs. Survival", a spoof on "Man vs. Wild" on Funny or Die. Jessica plays Jessi and she was also an Executive Producer. WINNER, Atom Tournament Film Festival.
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/38b8fc3656/man-vs-survival
HOLDING BACK - NOMINATED
The mockumentary, "Holding Back" about extras in a holding area is completed! Jessica plays the role of Janet and she is also the Producer and Line Producer. www.holdingbackthemovie.com. It was nominated for best feature and is currently undergoing a distribution deal.
GUITAR PARTY NIGHTMARE
Jessica was Associate Producer on "Guitar Party Nightmare", which WON BEST COMEDY and was Nominated for BEST DIRECTOR at the Angeleno Film Festival! Also WON Special Jury Prize at the Scary or Die Film Festival and has been an Official Selection at numerous festivals.
SAVOR THE INSANITY - NOMINEE
"Savor The Insanity" is a festival nominee! It was recently an Official Selection of the La Femme Film Festival. It just premiered at the Angeleno Film Festival. Our Lead Actress, Connie Monroe was Nominated for BEST ACTRESS! Jessica was the Producer, Line 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 docu-series that they adapted from a play they wrote. They are currently pitching it.
AWARD WINNING: BORDER LORDS 2
WINNER of the El Paso On Demand Film Festival, currently airing on Time Warner Cable. Jessica played a lead role, Agent Shana McChord in the feature "Border Lords 2". Join the myspace page at: myspace.com/borderlordsmovie. New website: www.borderlords2.com! Official Selection of the Plaza Classic Film Festival.
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.
STUDYING
Jessica takes an On-Camera Scene Study class with Ted Brunetti of the Ted Brunetti Studio. She is in scene study class with H. Richard Greene of the Actor's Lab Ensemble.
Welcome to Jessica's Official Website! This is where you can find out about Jessica as an Award Winning Actor and Producer and see what projects she is currently working on.
"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 and Assistant Director)
-Brad Bromelmeier, Director, "Savor The Insanity"
"As a first time director, working with Jessica was paramount to the success of my film "The Proposition". I was so focused on performance and the look of it that I basically had no idea what the actual production would entail. She basically handled everything from budget costs to hiring crew, equipment and finding locatins. Her knowledge of the production world was a tremendous asset to completing the project. With Jessica's help we have been accepted to several festivals and won both the audience choice award for Best Short Film at the Virginia Film Festival and Best Comedy at the Dam Film Festival. I look forward to working with Jessica in the future."
-Ed Stein, Director/Writer, "The Proposition"
"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"
"I can't tell you how happy I am that we met. You are an incredible woman! You are such a joy to work with. I wanted to thank you again for everything you have done thus far for "Life Is Short". Wow! We could not have made it this far without you. You are so well organized, knowledgeable, talented and fun. And of course..GORGEOUS!!!! :) I don't know how you do it. You can do it ALL. What CAN'T you do????!?! LOL. Thank you for dedicating so many hours to this project. Thank you for believing in me, Dave and "Life Is Short". You have done wonders for us!!!! As you know, this project means the world to me and I couldn't be happier with how smooth the process was. All because of you, girly. It feels so great to see this project get brought to life. Thank you for helping me bring this to life! It was incredible how you helped us put this entire thing together. You are a POWERHOUSE!!"
(On Jessica as a Line Producer, Producer and Assistant Director)
-Nicole Gerth, Writer/Lead Actor/Executive Producer, "Life is Short"
"I brought Jessica on board as my line producer and producer of a very challenging foreign movie. A project that she embraced with all her might. I needed someone who had the understanding, experience and passion to assist me in a task that I could not have accomplished without her. This was my directorial and executive producing debut and not only did Jessica give me the peace of mind to guide our project in the right direction, but she also gave me a level of dedication and trust that is surprisingly very rare in this industry. As a first time Director I needed that in someone. Loyalty does not get forgotten too easily. She became my right hand woman and a trusted friend. Throughout the project when she saw the demands of stress getting the better of me, she was my rock and strength and held my hand through the tough times. One cannot help but notice her calm disposition, particularly in times of pressure. That is a rare quality. Always the consummate professional and one of the most hardworking people I know, with unsurpassed experience and work ethics, she was a pleasure to work with and I would do it again in a heartbeat. A highly reliable and multitalented professional, who not only brings her exceptional skills and experience to set but also a genuine love and care to the project, which really are the ingredients any serious filmmaker should look for when searching for the right team members. I would have no problem in recommending Jessica Mathews to anyone."
-Nicole Kian-Sadighi; Executive Producer/Director, "I Am Neda"
"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", "Evan Page" Music Video
You will find that people will gravitate to Jessica. She has the wonderful ability to listen. Jessica has a special gift of making people comfortable enough to allow individuals to express themselves freely. Her ability to quickly comprehend and empathize has time and again impressed me. The process of filmmaking can be an incredibly difficult and fulfilling experience, and no one knows this more than Jessica. She brings her personal experiences to inspire others to take chances and push the envelope while creating art. She works hard and no part of production is beneath her. Jessica jumps into any role that needs filling. She is unselfish with her time. Jessica brings a positive friendship atmosphere to the set that is open, individually expressive, intelligent and mature.
-Jamal Farley, DP "Savor The Insanity", "Applications", "Chip Licker", "I Am Neda"
I want to wholeheartedly recommend Jessica Mathews to any project on your slate. Jessica is not only photographically beautiful but extremely talented, professional, and quick. Jessica was the best actress in my most recent film, Dark Queen, and integral to its profitable domestic and foreign distribution. On Dark Queen she instantly understood her character, Alicia, and gave her a dimension beyond her actual screen time, impressively tailoring each take to the director’s suggestion. She was also invaluable and cooperative in promoting the finished product for its ultimate success.
-Lou Aguilar, Writer/Producer "Dark Queen"
***A special message for Jessica's friend, Rana Fisher who passed away on August 10, 2008. Rest in peace. You are missed and loved.