"Producer bridging creative storytelling and financial expertise, bringing ambitious film projects to life across global markets �✨"
Jessica Osbourne, Director/Producer at Osbourne Productions and VP of Finance at Ace Entertainment/Unwell Network, brings a unique combination of financial acumen and creative vision to the film industry. A graduate of London's Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts, she specializes in film incentive optimization and production financing across major markets including New Mexico, the UK, Europe and South Africa.
With over 15 years of experience spanning Netflix productions like "End of the Road" ($23M) and international features across Serbia, England, and South Africa, Jessica's expertise encompasses both creative direction and financial structuring. Her work on acclaimed theater productions like "Hedda Gabler" and "Mothers and Sons" complements her film financing knowledge, making her a versatile producer and director who truly understands storytelling from both creative and financial perspectives.
At Osbourne Productions, she focuses on narrative and reality projects, bringing innovative financial solutions while maintaining creative integrity. Her commitment to eco-conscious production practices sets her projects apart in an industry increasingly focused on sustainability.
� Professional Background
- Currently Vice President of Finance and Producer
- Trained at Italia Conti Academy with directing experience
- Have significant expertise in both financial and creative aspects of film production
- Combines accounting knowledge with creative producing skills
� Business Leadership
- Founder of Osbourne Productions LLC
- Focuses on narrative and reality projects
- Currently managing a small team of 2-5 members
� Core Expertise
1. Film Finance & Incentives:
- Expert in film incentives across multiple regions including:
- New Mexico
- Mississippi
- Louisiana
- Serbia
- England
- South Africa
- Strong understanding of international production costs and market differences
2. Production Services:
- Film budgeting
- Full production management
- Film finance management
- Film incentive estimation and submission
- Net Proceeds analysis after film completion
� Notable Achievements
- Created comprehensive New Mexico Film Incentive Analysis tools
- Conducting comparative analysis between UK and USA markets
- Building a reputation leading to word-of-mouth client acquisition
� Current Focus
- Managing service-based business
- Working with financiers and financed productions
- Balancing workload with client management
- Implementing professional yet nurturing communication approach
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