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Filmmaker Jesse Edwards Returns With 'The Wildman of Shaggy Creek'

Filmmaker Jesse Edwards Returns With 'The Wildman of Shaggy Creek'

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In this episode, our friend and LCC alumni Jesse Edwards returns to discuss his newest movie The Wildman of Shaggy Creek. We dive deep into adapting a book for the screen, the pressures of producing and directing, and the differences of producing a family friendly film and working with younger actors. Jesse shares with us how some of the film's themes mirrored his journey of creating the film and finding a balance between work and family.

Jesse Edwards is an award-winning film Director, Writer, and Producer. His debut film, The Stolen Valley (2022), has won multiple awards including Best Narrative Feature and Best Director (Utah Film Festival).

For over 10 years Jesse worked as a commercial director for brands such as Disney, National Geographic, and BMW. Jesse has been honored with 3 National Emmy Awards for his commercial and unscripted work and received over 30+ National Emmy Nominations. Jesse is the Founder of 323 Films, a production company dedicated to making movies that matter.

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