JACKSON SHERRY
Monterey,CA
Summary
Independent filmmaker, director, and editor with a background in cinematic arts and a focus on psychological drama and slow cinema. Experienced in directing, writing, editing, and post-production for both narrative and documentary films. Passionate about crafting visually compelling stories that explore memory, identity, and loss. Adept at working with small crews and budgets while maximizing artistic impact. Committed to making filmmaking more accessible and amplifying underrepresented voices in film.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Filmmaker
Self
08.2022 - Current
- Directed multiple independent short films.
- Edited and color-graded films using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Served as co-writer, producer, and story developer of films in various stages of production.
Nuclear Mechanical Operator
U.S. Navy - USS Connecticut
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Graduated from the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command with Honors
- Earned a Department of Energy certificate to operate mechanical components of a nuclear power plant
- Developed leadership, problem-solving, and crisis management skills-directly applicable to the high-pressure environment of film production
Education
B.A. - Cinematic Arts and Technology
California State University, Monterey Bay
12-2024
Directing Workshop, Alternative Screenwriting Workshop
Sundance Collab
Skills
- Directing
- Screenwriting & Story Development
- Editing (DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro)
- Producing & Budgeting
- Casting & Crew Management
- Sound Recording & Post-Production
- Location Scouting & Independent Film Production
- Accessibility & Inclusive Filmmaking
Film Experience
Director | Writer | Producer
June Goes for a Bike Ride (Short Film) – Post-Production
• Intimate character study depicting grief and self-discovery.
• Managed all aspects of production, from pre-production to editing.
Metamorphosis (Experimental Documentary)
• A visual exploration of how childhood trauma shapes personal growth and identity over time.
• Crafted a visually and emotionally immersive narrative using experimental techniques.
Laddie (Short Film) – Finalist for Best Student Short Film at Studio City FF | Official Selection: Wyoming IFF, San Francisco Frozen FF
• The story of a newly disabled man struggling to ask for help.
• Oversaw all aspects of production.
Editor
MIRA (2023), The Coffee Situation II (2024)
Colorist
Decadent Illusions (2024), American Gladio (2023)
Assistant Editor
The Distance Between Us (2023)
Timeline
Independent Filmmaker
Self
08.2022 - Current
Nuclear Mechanical Operator
U.S. Navy - USS Connecticut
08.2012 - 01.2017
Directing Workshop, Alternative Screenwriting Workshop
Sundance Collab
B.A. - Cinematic Arts and Technology
California State University, Monterey Bay
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