Biography
Jessica Edwards has a broad background in the film industry as a director, producer, and publicist. She’s the founder of Film First, a production company that creates and distributes documentary features, shorts and new media projects including her directorial debut, Mavis! about soul and gospel pioneer Mavis Staples which won a Peabody in 2017.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Power Station
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Skate Dreams
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2022
Skate Dreams
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2022
The Map
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2020
Rams
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2018
Design Canada
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2018
Workplace
Role: Associate Producer
MOVIE • 2016
Mavis!
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
Mavis!
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2015
Focus Forward: Short Films, Big Ideas
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
The Landfill
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
Seltzer Works
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010