Jessie Kahnweiler
Dude, Where’s my Chutzpah?
Acomedic web series chronicling a young woman who searches the Los Angeles Jewish community in an effort to discover her inner Chutzpah.
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“Stupid Questions” very unofficial trailer….
everybody knows nobody cares
Ripe
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After discovering her birth parents are Jewish, an Angelino Atheist goes on a mission to discover her roots, as an opportunity to figure out where she wants to go in life by discovering where she came from. Armed with nothing more than a 12 speed bicycle, a super 8 camera, and plenty of emotional baggage, Jane hits the ground running. In an attempt to answer the question, “What does it mean to be Jewish?” Jane explores all the Jewish outlets Los Angeles has to offer. There will be a colorful cast of characters along this journey of self discovery; a young conservative Rabbi who is struggling with his sexuality, an Israeli soldier coping with PTSD from his time in the West Bank (not to mention the deepest brown eyes you’ve ever seen), and a self proclaimed spiritual guru who claims Judaism (when mixed with bongos and bonfires) can literally help the world heal itself. Through each webisode, Jane gradually learns being Jewish can’t be defined by a set of rules but rather having the Chutzpah to be in touch with the parts of yourself that cannot be easily defined. “Dude Where’s my Chutzpah?” will have its world premiere at the Chutzpah Ball, which will focus on themes covered in the series.
Jessie Kahnweiler began her love affair with moviemaking as a student at the University of Redlands. While in school, Jessie focused on exploring the human animal and quickly made a name for herself as a passionate documentarian. Jessie’s thesis film, Little America, a documentary exposing the world of America’s truck drivers, was an official selection at the Trade and Row Documentary Film Festival and the Open Engagement Festival. Jessie transitioned into the narrative genre with the slice of life “Ripe,” which chronicles the bittersweet end of a relationship on the cusp of adulthood. Her next short, “Stupid Questions” is about a young feisty casting assistant who holds phony casting session in an effort to find her dream guy. Starring Zelda Williams and Ryan Carnes, “Stupid Questions” is an official selection at the NY International Film Festival, LA Comedy Festival, Hollyshorts, and LA Shortsfest. Jessie makes films so “I don’t have to keep repeating my jokes to my friends!”
Contact Info
jbk840@gmail.com
www.jessiekahnweiler.com
www.stupidquestionsmovie.com
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