Jared Hess
Also Known As: Jared Lawrence Hess, 杰瑞德·赫斯, جارد هيس
Biography: Jared Lawrence Hess (born July 18, 1979) is an American filmmaker known for his work Napoleon Dynamite (2004), A Minecraft Movie (2025) and Nacho Libre (2006), which he co-wrote and directed with his wife, Jerusha Hess. (Nacho Libre was co-written with Mike White). He also produced the video for The Postal Service's third single, "We Will Become Silhouettes" and The Killers' Christmas single, "Boots".
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Preston, Idaho, USA
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Birthday: July 18, 1979
Age: 45 years old
Gender: Male
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The Insufferable Groo
Overview: Having made nearly 200 low-budget movies in just two decades, Utah writer-director Stephen Groo is now seeking production funds and the involvement of celebrity fan Jack Black for a remake of his 2004 human/elf fantasy drama ‘The Unexpected Race’. Scott Christopherson’s hilarious yet sincere portrait depicts this uphill battle, while examining the unusual methods of a determined DIY auteur.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-07
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World Premiere - Jared Hess: A Non-Linear Look at the Director of Napoleon Dynamite
Overview: A Jared Hess documentary
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-04
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Thelma the Unicorn
Overview: Thelma dreams of being a glamorous unicorn. Then in a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma's wish comes true. She rises to instant international stardom, but at an unexpected cost. After a while, Thelma realizes that she was happier as her ordinary, sparkle-free self. So she ditches her horn, scrubs off her sparkles, and returns home, where her best friend is waiting for her with a hug.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-17
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Pride and Prejudice
Overview: Elizabeth Bennet is a hard-working, intelligent college student who won't even think about marriage until she graduates. But when she meets Jack Wickham, a good-looking playboy, and Darcy, a sensible businessman, Elizabeth's determination is put to the test. Will she see through their exteriors and discover their true intentions? Based on Jane Austen's timeless tale Pride and Prejudice.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-05
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The Unexpected Race
Overview: A young woman named Amber is sent to live with her father who she hasn't seen in over 10 years after suffering a car accident that takes the life of her mother. As Amber is healing she discovers a man hiding in the woods that is an elf. She finds out Elves have always lived, but he is the last being a FBI agent was sent out to destroy them. As they fall in love, Lythorin must make a decision if he wants to stay with Amber or stay alone.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-10-14
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The Singles Ward
Overview: When Jonathan Jordan gets divorced he's thrust back into the world of being a single Mormon - a world who's ultimate goal is eternal marriage. Struggling to fit in, Jonathan decides to stop going to church only to be pursued by the members of the local singles ward who want to reactivate him. Nothing works until Jonathan falls for Cammie Giles, the ward activities director. Suddenly, going to church becomes much more appealing, But is he going for the right reasons?
Genres: Comedy Drama Family Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-30
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The R.M.
Overview: Jared Phelps (Kirby Heyborne) has completed two years of full-time missionary service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His mission president has promised him that he will be blessed for his service, and he thinks he has it all worked out. His girlfriend has waited for him. His boss promised that he could have his old job back, and he has already sent his application to BYU. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong. His girlfriend dumps him. His loses his job, and he isn't accepted to BYU. Then, it gets even worse, and he has to decide if choosing the right is worth all the trouble.
Genres: Comedy Family Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-24
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Beaver Trilogy Part IV
Overview: A chance meeting in a parking lot in 1979 between filmmaker Trent Harris and a young man from Beaver, Utah inspired the creation of an underground film that is now known as Beaver Trilogy. But the film itself is only part of the story.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-01-23
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A Minecraft Movie
Overview: Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.
Genres: Family Comedy Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-03-31
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