Introduce Yourself : Non-union Assistant Director/Director by Jessica Hebda Lawson

Jessica Hebda Lawson

Non-union Assistant Director/Director

Hi everyone! I am a non-union assistant director and director living in the Chicago area. I just finished up a narrative feature film called Rain Beau's End for which I was the 1st assistant director. I got to work with a lot of crew members and producers who connected here on Stage 32. I am currently in the early stages of planning, finding funding and finding a EP for a documentary film about a woman who is currently living with MS, is a breast cancer survivor, does stand up comedy, is petitioning to legalize marijuana for at least medical use in her state, and has a podcast featuring LBGTQ issues and personal stories.

Glenn Roland

"BREAK A LEG!" with everything you are doing Jessica.

Ife Y

Wow, that's some story - inspiring!

Richard "RB" Botto

Jessica! So awesome to see you here! Loved, loved, loved working with you on RBE!

32'ers, if you're in the Chicago area and need a first class 1st AD and a positive presence on your set, be sure to connect with Jessica!

Jessica Hebda Lawson

Thanks for the shout out RB! Miss seeing you on set, loved working with you as well. I hope to connect again soon.

Dan Abella

That's really cool.

Joe Orlandino

Jessica, you are THE #1 people wrangler. Looking forward to working with you again real soon!

Debbie Croysdale

@Jessica the documentary about a woman fighting against all odds is a cool quest and I have heard about the character in some news articles outside this thread.

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