jess
forbes

writer . filmmaker . creator

hi,
i'm jess 👋

Like most people, I’ve lived many lives.

I spent 25+ years telling tales and inventing technology that’s easy for people to use

Now, I mostly make film/tv and get to work on awesome art, science communication, and tech for good.

Proud to hail from Vallejo, California and just as proud to be adopted by the people of Malmö, Sweden with my partner, kid, and two semi-hairless cats. When I’m not creating ways to tell ugly truths with pretty lies, you can find me in the pool, the sea, or elbows deep in my garden.

the work.

I’m currently working on an ultra-low budget short film and finding partners for a handful of feature-length and TV series. You can learn more below…

Wolf
Like Me

feature .
thriller/dark comedy

Holding Elbows

feature .
thriller / mystery

The Party




limited series .
mystery

Meet
the Boners

½ hour series .
comedy

For Better
or Worse

½ hour series .
comedy

find me

Events

Find me at:

18 – 26 Feb | Berlinale & European Film Market (Berlin 🇩🇪)

12 – 20 May | Marché du Film (Cannes 🇫🇷)

my list

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a 40-something white lady with long hair and bangs, gazing into the future

network

FilmFreeway | Screen32 | IMDB