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Jamie J.D. Walker

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  • Writer
  • Producer
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Jamie J.D. Walker
Jamie Walker is an award-winning Director/Writer who was recently selected by the Academy of Motion Pictures to serve on the leadership board for Gold Rising, an initiative spearheaded by Bettina Fisher to promote and provide access in the film industry for diverse filmmakers. A graduate of USC's M.F.A. Program in Directing, where she was funded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, Jamie also has a graduate degree from Howard University, where she received a full ride. Originally from Oakland, CA, Jamie has over 11 years of experience in the film industry and primarily specializes in scripted TV and narrative features (drama, rom com, and comedy). She also enjoys directing YA. Her long term goal is to direct original content for episodic TV and to helm inspiring stories about leading women and marginalized characters with depth and agency who have triumphed over adversity.

Walker has received Directing fellowships from The Blackhouse Foundation at Sundance, Facebook SEEN's Emerging Director Program, The Academy of Motion Pictures, and The George Lucas Family Foundation. Her short film "Oscar Micheaux" that she wrote and directed screened at Cannes (Short Film Corner) and won "Best Short" at The African American Film Festival. Another short that she wrote and directed, "Sandra: Say Her Name" won "Best Short" at the Central Illinois Feminist Film Festival. Her shorts have screened at numerous film festivals. Walker worked at AMPAS for Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting and The Student Academy Awards. She has also worked at Buzz Feed, helping to manage over 20 commercials weekly.

Some of her clients include Disney Plus, HBO Max, Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network, Wayfarer Entertainment, Lifetime, ESPN, Pepsi, Kroger, Nationwide, and more. Originally from Oakland, she resides in Los Angeles and has worked with Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures), Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther), Tessa Thompson (Dear White People/Passing), Lin Miranda (Hamilton), Andre Holland (Moonlight), Adepero Odune (12 Years a Slave), Janelle Mona'e, Tiffany Haddish, J Lo, and Jill Scott, to name a few.

Jamie is a member of the Alliance of Women Directors, Film Fatales, Women in Media, Women in Film, Academy Gold, JTC Women Unite, and the PGA. She has worked for Disney Plus, ESPN, Lifetime, Array, HGTV and several other companies. She is one of the founding members of Rachel Raimist's "Saturday Sessions" and has participated in Directing workshops with Bola Ogun, Joel Zwick (Disney), Tessa Blake (ABC), Rachel Raimist (CW Network), Andy Cadiff (CBS), Eva McKenna (CW Network) and Jenn Page (Heart on Fire Productions).
BornApril 21
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Known for

Oscar Micheaux: Within Our Gates
Oscar Micheaux: Within Our Gates
  • Director(as J.D. Walker)
    The Postwoman
    The Postwoman
    • Director(as J.D. Walker)
      Fresh Holiday Moments with Derek & Julianne Hough (2020)
      Fresh Holiday Moments with Derek & Julianne Hough
      Video
      • Art Department
      • 2020
      Twelve Days of Christmas (2020)
      Twelve Days of Christmas
      4.0
      • Producer(as Jamie Walker)
      • 2020

      Credits

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      Director

      • The Postwoman
        • Director (as J.D. Walker)
        • In Development
      • Oscar Micheaux: Within Our Gates
        • Director (as J.D. Walker)
        • Pre-production
      • Cooking with Jaye (2021)
        Cooking with Jaye
        • Director
        • TV Series
        • 2021–2022
      • Undeclared (2021)
        Undeclared
        • Director (as J.D. Walker)
        • 2021
      • The Landlord (2018)
        The Landlord
        • Director (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2018
      • Jerry Reimagined
        • Director (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2017
      • Jerry Re-Imagined
        • Director (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2017
      • Oscar Micheaux (2017)
        Oscar Micheaux
        • Director (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2017
      • Sandra: Say Her Name (2016)
        Sandra: Say Her Name
        • Director (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2016
      • PTSD (2016)
        PTSD
        • Director (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2016
      • The Young Oscar Micheaux: Based on True Events (2013)
        The Young Oscar Micheaux: Based on True Events
        • Director (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2013
      • The Postwoman (2010)
        The Postwoman
        • Director (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2010

      Writer

      • The Postwoman
        • screenplay (as J.D. Walker)
        • In Development
      • Oscar Micheaux: Within Our Gates
        • screenplay (as J.D. Walker)
        • Pre-production
      • 1921
        • Writer (as J.D. Walker)
        • In Development
      • American Civil Liberties Union: Know Your Rights
        • screenplay (as J.D. Walker)
        • Completed
        • Short
      • Cooking with Jaye (2021)
        Cooking with Jaye
        • Writer
        • TV Series
        • 2021–2022
      • Sarai Gonzalez in Watermelon (2019)
        Watermelon
        • additional story development (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2019
      • Oscar Micheaux (2017)
        Oscar Micheaux
        • Writer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2017
      • Beatnik (2017)
        Beatnik
        • additional story development
        • screenplay (as J.D. Walker)
        • 2017
      • Sandra: Say Her Name (2016)
        Sandra: Say Her Name
        • Writer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2016
      • PTSD (2016)
        PTSD
        • Writer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2016
      • The Young Oscar Micheaux: Based on True Events (2013)
        The Young Oscar Micheaux: Based on True Events
        • writer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2013
      • The Postwoman (2010)
        The Postwoman
        • Writer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2010

      Producer

      • Whealthy and Wise
        • producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
        • Pre-production
        • 2024
      • Holiday Wedding Challenge
        • producer (p.g.a.)
        • Pre-production
      • The Postwoman
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • In Development
      • Oscar Micheaux: Within Our Gates
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Pre-production
      • American Civil Liberties Union: Know Your Rights
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Completed
        • Short
      • The Other Seven (2022)
        The Other Seven
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2022
      • Undeclared (2021)
        Undeclared
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • 2021
      • Cooking with Jaye (2021)
        Cooking with Jaye
        • producer
        • TV Series
        • 2021
      • Twelve Days of Christmas (2020)
        Twelve Days of Christmas
        • executive producer (as Jamie Walker)
        • 2020
      • Blackbird (2019)
        Blackbird
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2019
      • Sarai Gonzalez in Watermelon (2019)
        Watermelon
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2019
      • The Landlord (2018)
        The Landlord
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2018
      • Jerry Reimagined
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2017
      • Jerry Re-Imagined
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2017
      • Jeremy John Wells in When Life Gives You Lemons (2017)
        When Life Gives You Lemons
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2017
      • Beatnik (2017)
        Beatnik
        • producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • 2017
      • Sandra: Say Her Name (2016)
        Sandra: Say Her Name
        • executive producer (as J.D. Walker)
        • Short
        • 2016
      • PTSD (2016)
        PTSD
        • producer (as Jamie Walker)
        • Short
        • 2016
      • Happy Birthday Mario Woods (2016)
        Happy Birthday Mario Woods
        • associate producer
        • producer (as Jamie Walker)
        • Short
        • 2016
      • Happy Birthday Philando Castile
        • associate producer
        • producer (as Jamie Walker)
        • Short
        • 2016
      • In-development projects at IMDbPro

      Personal details

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      • Official site
        • Official Site
      • Alternative names
        • J.D. Walker
      • Born
        • April 21
        • Hayward, California, USA
      • Other works
        Book: 101 Ways Black Women Can Learn to Love Themselves: A Gift for Women of All Ages
      • Publicity listings
        • 18 Articles

      Self-verified on IMDbPro

      • Gender / Gender identity
        • Female

      Did you know

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      • Trivia
        JD Walker's feature script for "The Postwoman" is in competition at the Hollywood Black Film Festival (October 25-28, 2012), where it moved to the Semi-Finalist category.

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