Follow Jess on twitter @TheFilmGalaxy she will keep you up to date with her film making experiences and film interests.
Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Flash, Canon 700D, C100.
"Cinema is a matter of what's in the frame and what's out."- Martin Scorsese.
Jessica Lily Cox is an aspiring filmmaker that thrives on creativity, deep thought process and awakening the minds of an audience. Currently Jess aims to achieve a First BA Hons degree in film studies to later become a lecturer and successful film maker.
Jess has been heavily inspired by people such as; Steven Spielberg, Andrew W Marlowe, The Polish Brothers, Christopher Nolan, Michael Mann and Mark Duplass. Whilst being a fan of mainstream film Jess also enjoys experimental and indie film and believes that not enough people see moving image as an art-form.
Being heavily involved on work experience and on sets this year, Jess has taken up a keen interest in lighting, she aims to spend her summer building lighting equipment and obtaining more work experience.
See below for work experience and projects that Jess has worked on developing her skills as a film maker.
Jessica Lily Cox-Writer and Director
Correspondence
A short student film about a young girl receiving photographs of herself through the mail from a mystery stalker.
Jessica Lily Cox- Director Of Photography, Head Lighting/ Gaffer & Colourist.
Writers Block is a short film set in Glastonbury, it follows the journey of a young man's admiration for a washed up writer. This film is currently in the editing process and will not be shown to the public at the time due to future festival submission.
Jessica Lily Cox- Camera Assistant.
Professional Work Experience
Benchmark is the inaugural production from the 'Quarterly Shorts' filmmaking programme, a community of passionate creatives, both established professionals and those new to the industry, all hungry to make movies. If you're interested in getting involved with future productions, please get in touch. You'll find us here: www.facebook.com/quarterlyshorts
Jessica Lily Cox- Runner
Professional Work Experience
Vicious is a short horror film set in one location. This short film is currently in the editing process and will not be displayed to the public due to future festival submission.
Jessica Lily Cox- Director and Editor
Corporate Work.
Neon 5
Video from charity neon night walk in aid of Weston Hospicecare. Filmed by local students - lasers, dancing, neon and lights to brighten the darkest of Winter nights!
Jessica Lily Cox- Head Lighting/ Gaffer
Limbo is a student short film about a young girls experience with amnesia. This film is currently in the editing process and will be displayed as soon as possible.
Jessica Lily Cox- Gaffer
The Last Audition is a short film about a young girls dreams to be an actress although her father would like her to be a lawyer. This film is currently still in the editing process.
A few short experimental projects put together from this year.
Showreel!