Jessica Congdon

Jessica Congdon is a highly acclaimed film and commercial editor and director, known for her exceptional work in the industry. Her recent projects include the award-winning film Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net, which premiered at DOC NYC. She also worked on the four-part documentary series titled 37 Words, which delves into the history of Title IX and aired on ESPN. Another notable project of hers is The Me You Can’t See, a mental health docu-series on Apple TV+ featuring Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry.

In addition to these, Jessica Congdon has made significant contributions to various other films and documentaries. She edited the documentary The Way I See It, which revolves around the life and work of President Obama’s official photographer, Pete Souza. She collaborated with director Dawn Porter on the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble, a powerful film released by CNN Films. Jessica also co-wrote and edited the critically acclaimed film Dolores, centered around the Latina civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, which premiered at Sundance 2017 and was released by PBS’ Independent Lens.

Her filmmaking talents extend beyond editing, as she has also produced and co-written documentaries. Notable among them are The Great American Lie, The Mask You Live In, and Miss Representation, all of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and have been screened in numerous countries.

Jessica Congdon has worked on several other projects throughout her career. She has edited documentaries like Ahead of the Curve, Speed and Angels, and Desert Runners, among others. In the realm of directing, she helmed the short documentary film Empire on Main Street, which received critical acclaim and won awards at the Sonoma International Film Festival and the American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival. She has also directed commercial campaigns for renowned brands such as Google and eBates.

Furthermore, Jessica Congdon is a founding member of Umlaut Films, a production company based in San Francisco. Her exceptional work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including AICE editing awards, the One Show Award, and Cannes Lions awards.

With her remarkable contributions to the film and commercial industry, Jessica Congdon continues to make a lasting impact through her storytelling and creative talent. Her dedication and expertise have solidified her position as a prominent figure in the world of filmmaking.