Jesseca Ynez Simmons
Directing
Known For

A 16 year old girl navigates an unexpected pregnancy and its impact on her relationship with the people and world around her.
Nine Months to November

Medusa, an iconic symbol of tragedy and transformation, captivates with her stone-turning gaze. A viral sculpture disrupts traditional portrayals, sparking societal reflection. One of the most body modified trans people in the world, Tiamat Legion Medusa shares their healing journey, while a diverse chorus of voices examines Medusa's myth. Celebrating her transformative power, this documentary invites audiences to redefine Medusa's narrative.
Medusa
Rose, a trans Latinx zombie, disrupts a cis straight couple's quiet night at home in order to find her first human meal.
Eat Rich

In Heaven in a Wild Flower we immerse ourselves in a lyrical exploration of the perilous consequences of pesticides on bees and their intricate ecosystem. In a mesmerizing microscopic world, science meets artistry, fraught with danger and beauty.
Heaven in a Wild Flower
Emerald Ice travels through the fictive and biographical life of American poet Diane Wakoski by creating a cinematic curation of her poetry.
Emerald Ice

Too quick to decapitate, too fearful of turning to stone, we finally look up to meet Medusa’s gaze. Medusa, an iconic symbol of tragedy and transformation, captivates with her stone-turning gaze. A viral sculpture disrupts traditional portrayals, sparking societal reflection. One of the most body modified trans people in the world, Tiamat Legion Medusa shares their healing journey, while a diverse chorus of voices examines Medusa's myth. Celebrating her transformative power, this documentary invites audiences to redefine Medusa's narrative.