JESS DADDS
Jess Dadds is a filmmaker from South East England.
Jess’ latest short film “I am good at karate” was awarded a Special Mention at Encounters Film Festival due to how the film “explores the complex intersections of class, mental health and coming of age, with a strong self-assured visual style”. The film also screened at various other BAFTA and Academy Award qualifying film festivals, such as Oberhausen, Montreal Du Nouveau Cinéma and LSFF.
Jess is currently developing his first feature project, supported by BFI.
Jess is represented as a Writer & Director for Film & TV by Gabriel Blair at Casarotto Ramsay & Associates.
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01 I AM GOOD AT KARATE
I am good at karate follows a young teenager who is forced to battle a Demon made of football shirts.
Written and directed by Jess Dadds, the film features the voices of Jason Williamson from English post-punk band Sleaford Mods, and Writer Nathan Filer.
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02 TRUE LOVE
A group of teenagers fall desperately in love with the same person. As their attempts to impress their crush and one-up each other get more and more dramatic, conflict is inevitable.
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03 CRYSTAL EARTH
Crystal Earth is a film by Jess Dadds for EIRINN HAYHOW’S SS22 campaign. The film was presented as part of London Fashion Week 2021, and was supported by the British Fashion Council.
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04 THE RAT KING
Blurring the line between fiction and reality Dadds protagonist discusses his real life troubles while rats climb over him.
Highlighting the feelings of dissatisfaction at being underpaid and undervalued, he acts as spokesperson for disaffected youth.
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