8h51 at a glance

CONCLUDING THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT

WOMEN OF THE WEST

series pilot | 21 min

LOGLINE : Love, death, and the wheel of fortune. Set at the turn of the century across Canada, the US and Mexico, this is the story of Sara. The Victorian romantic is thrust on an unexpected journey when she is suddenly widowed from the love of her life; in striving to provide for her family, she must carve an unconventional path for herself amidst the turbulent landscape of the expanding West.

NEWS

January 2021 : Article published in Shoutout L.A. ! Click HERE to read about my background, upbringing and life trajectory.

July 2021 : As the result of the global pandemic,

my retrospective at Tracce Cinematografiche International Film Festival in Nettuno, Rome, Italy has been postponed till JULY 2021 !

The festival takes place in the historic Fort Sagallo in the lovely town of Nettuno, right on the beach. Save the date !

Left : Ellie Jackson accepting the award for 'Best Actress' for Women of the West at Reel East Texas.

She also accepted the award for 'Best Cinematography' on behalf of Marie-Michele Jasmin-Belisle.

Right : Ellie and Marie-Michele at the New York City premiere of Women of the West.

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Left : The star of Helix, Japanese artist Kirilola, with winning filmmaker Daria Binevskaia of 'My Name is Petya' and winning filmmaker Marie-Michele Jasmin-Belisle for 'Helix' at Forte Sangallo in Nettuno, Italy.

Right : Kirilola and Marie-Michele on opening night of Tracce Cinematografiche Film Festival.

HELIX

musical short| 4 min

LOGLINE : In an ever accelerating world, centuries pass as the helix twirls. One must find grace and meaning in the timeless gifts of nature, and remember our unique connection with the infinite essence of Life.

Music by Japanese artist Kirilola