Film | Passion Projects

“And, whenever you’re ready, action.”

Each of these projects has a little piece of me. Inside each page, you will find not only the project itself, but also an invitation to explore my process as a writer and director through decks and other assets.

  • People walking away from the camera at night towards a brightly lit amusement park ride, carrying bags of food.

    Bubbled | Short Film | Present | Sci-Fi

    This film is about a plastic-covered world, the dreams & heartache of a musician out to change the world, and the ways we learn to save the world... right where we are. Learn More

  • A blurred image of a person with a hood, with the words 'Sleep Talking' in large white letters across the center.

    Sleep Talking | Feature Film | 2019-Present | Horror

    A coming-of-age story of a teenage girl who must save her family from a demonic curse. Learn more.

  • A young woman with short brown hair and plaid pants lies on her side, resting her head on a vintage TV set. She is looking towards the camera with a neutral expression. The background features a dark wall with a neon sign that reads 'Dreams' in purple. There are film festival laurels and text indicating the film's selections at the LA Femme International Film Festival and the St. John's International Women's Film Festival, 2020. Text also credits Jess Costa as the writer and director and Danielle Benedict as the producer.

    99¢ Dreams | Short Film | 2019-2021 | Sci-Fi

    A story of a world where dreams and memories can be rented... but at what cost? Learn more.

  • A young girl dressed as an astronaut, holding a helmet, standing in front of an American flag, smiling.

    Dreamers | Short Film | 2017 | Drama

    A story of a young girl with dreams larger than life, who does not realize that she is a dreamer in more ways than one. A highlight on the political issues around DACA. Learn More.

  • Woman with black hair enjoying a shower in a beige tiled bathroom, with bottle of Dove body wash on a wire shelf.

    Make Your Shower Your Symphony | Proof of Concept | 2017 | Commercial

    A quirky take on natural beauty and what it means to be yourself, alongside a favorite household product, Dove. Learn More.

  • Scene from a film featuring a woman and a man in formal attire, with event logos and titles, including the film's title 'Once Upon a November' and credits, set in a dimly lit room.

    Once Upon A November | Short Film | 2016 | Fantasy, Drama

    A coming-of-age story of a teenage girl who is lured into a dream, only to realize the world isn't what she always thought it was. Learn More.

  • People sitting on a bed with bedside lamps, seen through a semi-transparent curtain, with a reflection of the scene in the background.

    Dreamland | Short Film | 2014 | Magical Realism, Drama

    A recently broken up couple becomes trapped in the dreamworld they created when they were together, only to discover that they can only escape once they've both found closure. Learn More.

  • Two people sitting at a table covered with colorful sticky notes, with a background wall also covered in sticky notes in various colors.

    The Passive Aggressive Post-It | Short Film | 2014 | Romantic Comedy

    A story of relationships, wherein a newly-wed couple uses post-its as a means to avoid their first fight. Learn More.

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Film Premiere:
Once Upon a November

Press Features

“That’s what makes this collaboration with director, Jess Costa, so interesting. For the first time it seems, we are being invited into the whole process of making a horror movie.”

— Psychology After Dark

“We really connected with our guest today… I was blown away by her sets and what she accomplished.”

— Femme Regard Podcast

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