One of the greatest benefits of being a part of The Reel Women is meeting amazing professionals. I had the wonderful opportunity, thanks to Cynthia Bemis Abrams and her Advanced TV Herstory, a podcast, to help interview some amazing women, including several from The Reel Women community! Episodes with Danielle Earle and Sanicole Young are… Read More Podcast Series on “Voices of Representation” with “Advanced TV Herstory”

I got into this industry because I want to use my platform to bring unique stories and characters to life while also giving women and people of color an opportunity to tell their stories and share their passions with the world. 

The next thing for me in my career is to submit my pilot to as many festivals as possible and start pitching the story to professionals in the industry. You can find out more about me on my film page on instagram @thecomeupchi. @tres_belle7

I’ve been collecting films since I was 10 and I am now 22 so I have hundreds of movies in my film collection!

My advice to other women in the industry would be to never feel like an outsider in this industry just because of the fact that you’re a woman. To not feel discouraged about creating your story or following your passion even if you’re the only woman on a set because you are helping pave the… Read More @thecomeupchi @tres_belle7: What advice do you have for other women in the industry?

In January 2020 with some help from friends and crew members, we were lucky enough to raise $30,000 for a production that I was able to direct. It was a 30min pilot about inner city Chicago high schoolers who use the art of slam poetry to navigate their increasingly complicated lives. The production itself was… Read More @thecomeupchi @tres_belle7: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

My biggest concern is wondering whether or not there will be more stories about People Of Color being presented on screen by POC. As a black woman I feel that it is important for the inclusion of diversity to be well presented on and behind the camera especially in a predominantly white field.

My defining moment happened recently as I became the first person in my family with a Bachelors Degree in Film this past May. This was such a defining moment for me because for four years I was working very hard for this accomplishment. I did a lot of self-reflecting and was able to not only… Read More @thecomeupchi @tres_belle7: What’s a defining moment in your life?

I possess a genuine passion for and dedication to the detailed factors involved in bringing concepts to life through the medium of film. I’m very committed with regards to visually constructing a story and guiding actors towards reaching their full potential on-screen. My ultimate goal is to eventually become an accomplished and widely respected feature… Read More @thecomeupchi @tres_belle7: Why did you decide to get into this industry?

The best place to find me is on my instagram @Jessicatolliver_DP, and my website jessicatolliverdp.com. I am currently working on my next short film, “Wonder Child” and I am beyond excited to share it with you guys.