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Jessica Yu

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Jessica Lingman Yu
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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

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2013 The Guide (documentary) (completed)
 
2012 Scandal (TV series)
– Blown Away (2012)
 
2012 Parenthood (TV series)
– I'll Be Right Here (2012)
– Road Trip (2012)
 
2012 Meet Mr Toilet (short)
 
2006-2011 Grey's Anatomy (TV series)
– Heart-Shaped Box (2011)
– Invest in Love (2009)
– Stand by Me (2009)
– Crash Into Me: Part 2 (2007)
– Let the Angels Commit (2006)
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2011 Last Call at the Oasis (documentary)
 
2009 The Kinda Sutra (documentary short)
 
2007 Ping Pong Playa
 
2007 Protagonist (documentary)
 
2001-2004 The West Wing (TV series)
– The Supremes (2004)
– Angel Maintenance (2003)
– Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail (2001)
 
2004 In the Realms of the Unreal (documentary)
 
2003 The Lyon's Den (TV series)
– Pilot (2003)
 
2003 Mister Sterling (TV series)
– The Sins of the Father
 
2003 The Guardian (TV series)
– You Belong to Me (2003)
 
2002 American Dreams (TV series)
 
2002 ER (TV series)
– Bygones (2002)
 
1998 Better Late (short)
 
1998 The Living Museum (documentary)
 
1996 Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien (documentary short)
 
1994 The Conductor
 
1994 Men of Reenaction
 
1993 Sour Death Balls (short)
 
Show ShowWriter (8 titles)
2011 Last Call at the Oasis (documentary)
 
2007 Ping Pong Playa
 
2007 Protagonist (documentary)
 
2004 In the Realms of the Unreal (documentary)
 
1998 Better Late (short)
 
1998 The Living Museum (documentary) (writer)
 
1996 Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien (documentary short) (written by)
 
1994 Men of Reenaction
 
Show ShowEditor (7 titles)
2013 The Guide (documentary) (completed)
 
2007 Protagonist (documentary)
 
2004 In the Realms of the Unreal (documentary)
 
1998 Better Late (short)
 
1998 The Living Museum (documentary)
 
1996 Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien (documentary short)
 
1994 Men of Reenaction
 
Show ShowProducer (7 titles)
2012 Meet Mr Toilet (short) (producer)
 
2011 Last Call at the Oasis (documentary) (producer)
 
2007 Protagonist (documentary) (producer)
 
2004 In the Realms of the Unreal (documentary) (producer)
 
1996 Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O'Brien (documentary short) (producer)
 
1994 Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision (documentary) (associate producer)
 
1994 Men of Reenaction (producer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1994 Picture Bride (script advisor)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
2008 Capturing Reality (documentary)
Herself
 
1997 The 69th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Documentary Short
 

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Protagonist -- Jessica Yu's documentary explores the relationship between human life and Euripidean dramatic structure by weaving together the stories of four men: German terrorist, a bank robber, an "ex-gay" evangelist, and a martial arts student. In the Realms of the Unreal -- A documentary on Henry Darger, visionary artist, janitor, and novelist.
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I find there's always the idea that ends up keeping you up all night -- that's the beginning of the obsession that will have enough momentum to carry you through the film. I don't want to work on a film where by the end you're totally sick of it. See more »

Trivia:

Is drawn to dark or humorous subject matter, preferably both. See more »