Jessica Landaw facts for kids
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Jessica Landaw
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| Occupation | Film director, film editor, television director, television editor, television producer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Jessica Landaw is an American filmmaker who works behind the scenes in movies and TV shows. She is a talented director, editor, and producer. This means she helps create films and television programs in many different ways!
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What Does a Filmmaker Do?
Jessica Landaw has several important jobs in the world of film and television.
Cutting and Shaping Movies
One of her key roles is being a film editor. An editor is like a puzzle solver for films! They take all the recorded scenes and put them together in the right order. They also choose the best takes and make sure the story flows smoothly. Jessica Landaw helped edit these movies:
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995)
- The Great White Hype (1996)
- The War at Home (1996)
- The House of Yes (1997)
Leading the Way: TV Director
As a director, Jessica Landaw is in charge of how a TV show or movie looks and feels. She guides the actors and the camera crew to bring the script to life. She has directed episodes for many popular TV series, including:
- Judging Amy
- Cold Case
- Bones
- One Tree Hill
She also directed a web series called The Booth at the End, which starred actor Xander Berkeley.
Creating Documentaries and Short Films
Jessica Landaw has also directed her own documentaries and short films. Documentaries tell true stories, often about real people or events. Short films are like mini-movies that are usually less than an hour long.
Producing Shows
Being a producer means she helps manage the entire project. Producers often handle the business side, like finding money for the film or show and making sure everything stays on schedule.
