Selected Filmography

WHEN I WAS SEVEN

"When I was seven I was chased by a boy at school..."

This award-winning film has been screened at festivals around the world, broadcast on CBC and is one of only 12 films available in the John Van Duzer Collection*, used to teach media literacy.  [*Part of the Toronto International Film Festival Group]

"Reminiscent of Todd Solondz's 'Welcome to the Dollhouse', Bradford weaves a gripping and transformative story about seven year-old Tess as she confronts her greatest fear." - Melbourne International Film Festival

"Lyrical yet disturbing." - Ken Eisner, Georgia Straight

Written and directed by Jessica Bradford  35mm 9 min
National Screen Institute Drama Prize winner (Shaw Children’s Programming Initiative)

GEMINI – Best Children’s Program 2003
GEMINI Nomination  - Best Director of a Children’s Program

Kodak Image Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling – WIFVV Spotlight Award
3 Leo Awards, 5 nominations  - British Columbia Film and Television Awards
Golden Sheaf Award – Yorkton Short Film Festival
Archived in the John Van Duzer Children’s Film Collection – part of the Toronto International Film Festival group

Cineworks Assisted Project - www.cineworks.ca
National Film Board Filmmakers Assistance Programme

Invited to tour with the British Film Institute 2003

WINTER SUN

When I was thirteen my brother went to the jungle to build a dam...  So begins the story of Iona and her brother Duncan who returns to his sister after fifteen years in Central America.

 “...a watchable, handsomely rendered drama of love and longing” – Tom McSorley – Montage

Starring Michele Nolden, Gabriel Hogan and Lindy Booth
Screened at  festivals worldwide and broadcast on Showcase TV.

CLIP: Opening of film 2:00 min
Link to  film

Written and directed by Jessica Bradford 35mm 20 min
The Canadian Film Centre

Gold Special Jury Award in Short Film – Worldfest Houston
Nominated for Leo Award - Screenwriting

THE TELESCOPE

When Naomi is sent to her granny's to stay for the weekend she discovers an old brass telescope in the attic - when she holds it up to her eye she finds that she can see the past... and the future.
A film about perspective.

Filmed in 35mm, 16mm and super 8mm

Invited to screen at festivals worldwide and broadcast on CBC

CLIP: 2:00 mins
Link to Film

Written and directed by Jessica Bradford 35mm 19 min

Kickstart Award -  BC Film and Directors Guild of Canada BC
British Columbia Arts Council
NFB Filmmakers Assistance Program
Cineworks

3 Leo nominations - Best Director, Best Editing, Best Female Performer
Leo Award - Best Art Direction

SHE WISHES FOR THE CLOTHS OF HEAVEN

Written and Directed by Jessica Bradford Super 8mm to HD 7 min 2018
BC Arts Council
Cineworks Assisted Project
Canada Council for the Arts: Reel 2 Real Artist in Residency

THE RESTLESSNESS OF WATER

Madeline hopes that a romantic weekend by the lake will help heal the rift that is growing between her and her husband, Jay - but their romantic idyll is shattered by the arrival of a distraught young woman (supposedly) fleeing her abusive boyfriend...
What begins as a blackly humorous bedroom farce unfolds to become a story full of tension and tenderness, a story about love, betrayal and self-discovery.
Link to film clip

Starring Suzanne Turner and Shauna MacDonald
Written and Directed by Jessica Bradford 16mm - 98 min 1996
Screened at International festivals including Palm Springs and New Orleans
Screenplay Finalist - Austin Film Festival

BEACHBOUND

A naïve thirteen-year-old girl believes her new purchase--a sexy bikini--will grant her admission to the thrilling adult world of romantic adventure. It does, but is it for keeps? Growing up fast can be risky when you get what you want.

Directed by Jessica Bradford
Written by Michele Adams
Beta SX - 10 min

CBC Signature Short Winner 2003