Projects – Jess Blackwell

2Bed + Jen (2027)

Two cousins facing the cost-of-living crisis in Hamilton, ON, get more than they bargained for when they rent out their den to a woman on the run.

STATUS: Pre-production

COMING SPRING 2027 TO BELL FIBE TV1

The Legacy (2027)

A routine reading of the will takes a dark turn when three bickering half-siblings discover that their deceased father has left them a terrifying inheritance.

Development generously funded by Ontario Creates.

STATUS: In development

AIMING TO GO TO CAMERA IN 2027

Value Undetermined (2026)

A routine job interview takes a dark turn when Sam discovers the the stakes are higher than she ever could have imagined.

STATUS: In its festival run

1 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Court Metrange

Something Spontaneous (2026)

A simple anniversary date goes horribly awry when Darcy tries to spice up her love life with Jacob.

STATUS: In its festival run

1 OFFICIAL SELECTION: Vaughan Film Festival

The Nook (2026)

Unable to pay their ever-increasing rent, roommates Jenny and Jane decide to sublet a sliver of space in their cramped downtown apartment. But when a string of unusually eccentric characters apply, they realize that city living may mean giving up the peaceful sense of normalcy they once knew.

STATUS: In its festival run

1 WIN: Best Comedy
1 NOMINATION: Best Film of the Festival

3 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: including T.O. Webfest

Guilty Pleasures (2025)

A Christmastime date takes a dark turn when Emily and Arjun, a young couple still in the early days of their budding relationship, begin discussing their guilty pleasures.

STATUS: In its festival run

3 WINS: Funniest Film of the Festival x 1, 1st Runner Up for Best Film of the Festival x 2
3 NOMINATIONS: Best Film of the Festival x 2

7 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

Maybe Tomorrow (2025)

Consumed by societal pressures pushing her to make a “better” life for herself, Natalie is trapped in a relentless cycle of work that places her at odds with her carefree partner, Andy. As the unsustainable nature of Natalie’s lifestyle comes to the fore, she is pushed to reconnect with Andy, briefly finding peace before an unexpected tragedy strikes.

STATUS: In its festival run

1 WIN: Best Actress of the Festival
1 NOMINATION: Best Film of the Festival

2 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

Seeker (2025)

Morgan, a businesswoman caught in the dull routine of corporate life, moves into a new apartment hoping for a fresh start. However, she quickly finds herself targeted by an unseen entity with sinister intentions. As she navigates through her new home, struggling with her own inner conflicts, odd occurrences escalate, leaving her increasingly uneasy. The apartment’s dark secrets intertwine with Morgan’s own turmoil, leading to a chilling climax where the true nature of the unseen entity is revealed.

STATUS: Released

2 WINS: Best Actress, Best Suspense/Thriller
2 NOMINATIONS: Best Actress, Best Film of the Festival

4 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

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