// ABOUT

Jesse Harris started his filmmaking career early, writing and directing his first feature when he was 17. He opted against college and used the money to fund his feature, which was eventually picked up for US theatrical distribution and by HBO in Europe.

In 2007, to support other young filmmakers, Jesse founded NFFTY (National Film Festival for Talented Youth), which has grown into the largest and most prestigious youth film festival in the world.

Variety named Jesse one of 25 talents who transformed youth entertainment and was named one of City Arts Magazine’s Top 50 Culture Makers. Jesse was named a Global Shaper, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, working with other young people around the world to better their communities. 

Jesse's commercial work has been seen on TV around the world, working with clients such as Volvo, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Disney, Virgin America, and more. Jesse brings years of experience not only crafting beautiful stories, but also working directly with brands to strategize, write and execute effective campaigns. 

His short film WIND IN THE NIGHT was one of seven films selected for the 2019 Prix SNCF du Polar in France, was Closing Night at Seattle International Film Festival ShortsFest and was picked up for distribution in France, Asia, UK and USA. 

Jesse’s latest feature is BORREGO, a cinematic thriller starring Lucy Hale released in theaters across the US and on digital in January 2022, hitting #3 on the iTunes Indie Charts in the first week. BORREGO came to Netflix in May 2022, making the Netflix Global Top 10 and Top 3 Movies in the US. The Boston Herald called BORREGO “A well-made and gripping crime thriller”.

Jesse’s production company is Abcde Pictures.