Jennifer Cooney | Filmmaker

When you'd rather be #writing

🔥WILD FIRE🔥 Seven acquaintances get radically honest about their lives -- NOW STREAMING! 🎬 WILD FIRE’s writer/director @halfjacksnap introduces the film, discussing its characters, themes & her motivation behind its creation. 🍿 Watch #WildFireMovie Now ⬆️ LINK IN BIO ⬆️

🔥 WILD FIRE 🔥 writer/director @halfjacksnap was interviewed by @phillygaynews! Jennifer talks about the driving themes of the film + how she created the characters & the story. Link in bio to read the whole interview. 💥 #WildFireMovie now streaming 💥 ⬆️ LINK IN BIO ⬆️

🔥 WILD FIRE 🔥 writer/director: @halfjacksnap 🎥 7 acquaintances get radically honest about their lives. Wild Fire explores the cost of honesty in our most intimate relationships, and the courage it takes to speak your truth. 🍿 #WildFireMovie NOW STREAMING ⬆️ LINK IN BIO!

#BehindtheScenes: Rehearsal with the cast & writer/director of 🔥 WILD FIRE🔥 Before filming began, the cast of #WildFireMovie met for individual & group rehearsals with writer/director @halfjacksnap. 💥 WILD FIRE NOW STREAMING 💥 ➡️ LINK IN BIO for WHERE TO WATCH ⬅️

🔥 WILD FIRE 🔥 writer/director: @halfjacksnap ✍🏻 #WildFireMovie challenges traditional ideas of desire and commitment as seven acquaintances shine a light on the frightening truths, lies, and secrets in their closest relationships. 🍿 NOW STREAMING ⬆️ LINK IN BIO

🔥 WILD FIRE 🔥 ✍🏻 #BehindTheScenes 🎞️ Scenes #31, #7 & #53— Ronnie & Tom 🎬 Writer/Director @halfjacksnap worked closely the crew to make sure the lighting & set up of each scene reflected the journey of the character(s) within it. #WildFireMovie NOW STREAMING ⬆️ LINK IN BIO

🔥WILD FIRE🔥 Writer/Director @halfjacksnap talks to @phillygaynews about authentic #communication & #radicalhonesty in our most intimate relationships—the exploration driving the film. 💥 #WildFireMovie NOW STREAMING 💥 ⬆️ LINK IN BIO for WHERE TO WATCH + full Interview ⬆️

🔥 WILD FIRE 🔥 writer/director: @halfjacksnap #WildFireMovie explores the cost of honesty in our most intimate relationships & the courage it takes to speak your truth, follow your heart & love yourself & others beyond conditions & expectations. 🍿NOW STREAMING ⬆️ LINK IN BIO

#BehindtheScenes: Rehearsal-to-Screen #WildFireMovie ✍🏻 The cast met w/writer/director @halfjacksnap for in-person rehearsals before filming. After months of online rehearsals this session was the 🍒 on top, polishing character dynamics & chemistry. NOW STREAMING ⬆️ LINK IN BIO

🎥 #BehindtheScenes: On Location for 🔥WILD FIRE🔥 Summer of 2022. Writer/Director @halfjacksnap & Director of Photography/Producer @thescottjacoby worked as 1 mind to breathe raw truth into each frame…balancing the labyrinth of inner darkness our characters are contending with.

@halfjacksnap @thescottjacoby What scene speaks to you? Reply & Tell us 🖤 💥💥💥 WILD FIRE NOW STREAMING ⬆️⬆️⬆️ LINK IN BIO for WHERE TO WATCH #wildfiremovie #halfjackgeneration #film #awareness #radicalhonesty #consciousness #consciousnessshift

Making of 🔥WILD FIRE🔥 Writer/Director @halfjacksnap speaks about one of her favorite scenes: an intimate moment between married couple Del (Jillan Geurts) & Avary (Madeleine Dee). Follow #wildfiremovie for more #behindthescenes content! 🍿NOW STREAMING ⬆️ LINK IN BIO

🔥WILD FIRE🔥 writer/director: @halfjacksnap 🎥 Feature Film, Drama ✍🏻 #WildFireMovie explores the cost of honesty in our intimate relationships & the courage it takes to speak your truth +love yourself & others beyond conditions & expectations. 🍿NOW STREAMING ⬆️ #LINKINBIO

@Spotify @AppleMusic @Deezer Brianna’s music elevates & brings to life the themes & energy of WILD FIRE. She worked closely with writer/director @halfjacksnap to capture the energy beneath the surface as our characters move through their personal journeys. 🎵 🖤 🎼 Musical Excerpt “Elliana’s Theme”

🔥 WILD FIRE 🔥 ✍🏻 #ScriptToScreen 🎞️ Scene #3—Avary Introduction. Each of the seven leads in WILD FIRE is introduced at their most vulnerable, as we a glimpse at the inner darkness each character is contending with, both on a personal and relational level. Meet Avary ⬇️

Taking a moment to acknowledge the countless passionate hours that our cast & crew put into making this film 💪🏻🤍 –it’s been incredibly gratifying to see our hard work accoladed by such a fantastic lineup of film festivals. Check out the thread below for the 🏆 & Nomination list!

Dive into the power of film to unite humanity. Jennifer Cooney's storytelling breaks boundaries and closes gaps. Embrace diversity and find the common thread in our shared experiences. #Unity 🌍🌟 #Filmmaking

We talk about representation in film and TV, but does it always have to be 'us' versus 'them'? @halfjacksnap writes about the importance of authentic storytelling and how this could be the key for true diversity for Creativepool - read the article below. creativepool.com/magazine/inspi…

Authentic diversity in film? My musings on how this elusive feat can be achieved 🩵

As we close out 2023, WILD FIRE is playing in-person & virtually all over the world. In lieu of a personal introduction at each fest, writer/director, Jennifer Cooney @halfjacksnap, introduces the film here, discussing its characters, themes & her motivation behind its creation.