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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 Lawrence Hess 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 with Mike White).
Jan 14, 2024 · Jared and Jerusha Hess, the Utah filmmakers who made "Napoleon Dynamite," talk about their odd comedy that became a phenomenon, and how it led to a 20-year career — including their biggest...
Mar 11, 2024 · Even as Jared and Jerusha Hess have received their first Oscar nomination and embraced high-profile projects like ‘Minecraft’ and the animated Netflix feature ‘Thelma the Unicorn,’ they remain connected to their Utah community. Published: March 10, 2024, 1:46 p.m. MDTUpdated: March 10, 2024, 8:50 p.m. MDT. View 6 Comments. Share.
Jan 23, 2024 · Jared and Jerusha Hess, the Utah-based filmmakers behind "Napoleon Dynamite," have received an Academy Award nomination for their first animated short film, "Ninety-Five Senses."
Jan 25, 2024 · In a year that marks two decades since the release of their cult classic “ Napoleon Dynamite,” Utah filmmakers Jerusha and Jared Hess have something else big to celebrate: their first Oscar nomination.
Feb 15, 2024 · Jerusha & Jared Hess’ Oscar Nominated Animation ‘Ninety-Five Senses’ Is an Ode to Our Sensory Experience. Known for their live action comedies Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, Jerusha and Jared Hess have, for the first time, ventured into the world of animation for their debut short as a directing duo.
