Jessie Barr

Biography

Jessie Barr is a writer/director, actor, and multimedia artist with roots in independent film, theater, and comedy. Her work is intimate and emotionally raw, blending naturalistic performances with poetic visuals to explore desire, grief, and identity in characters who defy social norms. She is currently developing a Shakespeare adaptation with Academy award-winning prod co. Caviar (War Pony, Sound of Metal) and is in post on her latest short film Sylvia, starring Jena Malone. Jessie is a 2025 …