2020 ShortFest Archive
SPECIAL MENTION: Local Jury Award
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Jess Colquhoun is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer. Splitting her time between London and Los Angeles, Jess aims to explore people and subcultures with a focus on social and environmental change and impact. Her documentaries ‘Valley Of A Thousand Hills’ (Best Family Film - San Francisco Film Festival 2017) and ‘The Black Mambas’ (Winner Glamour Magazine x Girl Gaze #NewView Film Competition 2017) are two fine examples of her attention to heart and detail. Her series of photographs entitled ‘Fired Up!’ was recently exhibited at the historic Wiltern Theatre. Clients include Apple Music, FOX, Levi’s, Vice and Pepsi.
A Word From Director JESSICA COLQUHOUN and Editor MATTIAS EVANGELISTA
"Walking away from Majorie's concert's, it's impossible to not feel impacted from the intensity of the unique experience and thestory behind its ritual. Her concert's were created to fight pain with purpose and have grown to energize lives beyond her own. This film is a tribute to Majorie, a story of her artistic expression, resilience and devotion to bringing life out of the darkest of chapters" - Jessica Colquhoun. Director
"The power of a good character is what draws me to a project, and the moment I heard Marjorie's voice I was fully immersed in her world. The elegance and wisdom she carries through life is remarkable. It's rare to finish a film about someone I've never met and feel like they're an old friend." - Mattias Evangelista. Editor