Jessie Posthumus
makes films that fall within the realm of poetic realism that are marked by their empathy and sense of humour. Their writing and directing work has screened at: Palm Springs Shortfest, Hot Docs, Frameline, Fantasia, Riverrun, Festival du Nouveau Cinema, Regard, VIFF, CIFF, Big Sky Doc Fest, and more.
Jessie recently wrapped production on their debut feature film ROCKET FUEL (based on the short of the same name), supported by Telefilm Canada and Ontario Creates, produced by Edge Entertainment.
They have a BFA in Film Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University and are currently pursuing an MFA in Scriptwriting and Story Design at the same school.
Press
The Hollywood Reporter: Queer Director Slams “Hateful Political Rhetoric” as Trans Drama ‘Rocket Fuel’ Shoots in CanadaVariety: VIFF’s First Business Hub Lineup Mixes It Up With a Vibrant Lineup
The Movie Blog: Production Underway on Jessie Posthumus Feature Rocket Fuel
Qui Fait Quoi: Rocket Fuel saisit l’expérience queer en milieu rural. Article detailing participation in the First Works Pitch (Festival du Nouveau Cinéma).
RadioCine: Video interview about winning Best Short for Rocket Fuel at Pendance.
Vice Media: Finding Joy in Being Bad. Video Interview about the creation of Bad at This.
Playback: Vice Media, TELUS name recipients of inaugural Take Care incubator.