Jessie Posthumus is a Canadian writer, director, and editor working in both documentary and narrative film. Their short films have premiered in festivals in Canada and internationally, and have collected a number of Audience Choice and Best in Show awards. Since graduating from Toronto Metropolitan University’s Film Studies program with the award for Best Screenplay in 2017, they have continued to make films that put characters first. In their work you will find a deep understanding of world-building, as well as a keen sense of humour.  Jessie is also a commercial video editor with a specialization in branded documentary content - a job that allows them to practice digital forms of storytelling every day.

 

Their latest directing work includes the mini documentary series Bad at This now playing on Vice, and a short narrative film, Rocket Fuel. 

They are currently developing their first feature film.

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When they're not working, they can be found camping, reading, vlogging, and searching for spare change in their mattress.