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Jared Lawrence Hess (born July 18, 1979) and Jerusha Elizabeth Hess (née Demke, born May 12, 1980) are husband-and-wife American filmmakers best known for their work on Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006) and Gentlemen Broncos (2009), all of which they co-wrote and which were directed by Jared (Nacho Libre was co-written ...
Jared Hess is an American filmmaker who co-wrote and directed Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre and Gentlemen Broncos. He also produced music videos, TV shows and movies, and is married to Jerusha Hess.
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May 21, 2024 · Jared Hess and Lynn Wang discuss how finding Brittany Howard brought Thelma the Unicorn to life.
- Jared Hess, Lynn Wang
- Brittany Howard
As a first time writer and director, Jared Hess earned considerable success right out of the gate with his debut film, "Napoleon Dynamite" (2004), which he made on a shoestring budget, only...
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCreditNo Score YetNo Score YetDirector63%54%Gerald (Voice), Director, Screenwriter90%No Score YetDirector88%No Score YetProducerApr 29, 2024 · The directors of Netflix's animated musical, Thelma The Unicorn, talk about the film's theme of self-acceptance, the subversion of the unicorn trope, and the role of John Powell's score. They also share their personal connection to the story and their experience working with Brittany Howard, Will Forte, and Jon Heder.
- Jared Hess, Lynn Wang
- TA Lead, Writer, & Interviewer
- Brittany Howard
Jared Hess is a director and co-writer of comedies such as Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre and Gentlemen Broncos. He is married to Jerusha Hess, who also co-writes and produces his films.
Jerusha Hess was on a Zoom call with the team behind “Ninety-Five Senses” when the Oscar nomination came. The 13-minute film was the second name read out in the category for best animated short, and Hess’ hands flew to her face in shock. She leaned forward and began to laugh. Others clapped, shouted and raised their hands in the air.
