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Jessica Sharzer (born October 26, 1972) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and editor. She is known for her work on the Showtime drama series The L Word and the FX horror series American Horror Story. She wrote the screenplays for the films Nerve (2016), Dirty Dancing (2017), and A Simple Favor (2018). Life and career
Jessica Sharzer is writer, producer, and director best known for her work on Speak (2004), Nerve (2016), American Horror Story (2011-2015), and the new mystery thriller A Simple Favor (2018). Sharzer has been nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy's for her work on American Horror Story.
May 26, 2020 · Chris Stuckmann interviews Jessica Sharzer, writer/director of Speak (2004). They discuss the making of the film, the Sundance premiere, and the film's legac...
Jessica Sharzer is writer, producer, and director best known for her work on Speak (2004), Nerve (2016), American Horror Story (2011-2015), and the new mystery thriller A Simple Favor (2018). Sharzer has been nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy's for her work on American Horror Story.
Removing the romanticism from the writing process, Jessica Sharzer says the Malcolm Gladwell 10,000 hour rule has some merit to it. At the same time, when she feels somewhat stuck, she gives herself challenges as a screenwriter.
Jessica Sharzer made her feature writing and directing debut with Speak starring Kristen Stewart. The movie premiered at Sundance in 2004 and was nominated for a WGA and DGA award. Ms. Sharzer has written feature films for HBO, Universal Studios, 20th Century Fox, Fox 2000 and Lionsgate.
Bio. Jessica Sharzer made her feature debut with Speak, based on the acclaimed novel by Laurie Halse Anderson. Speak, starring Kristen Stewart, premiered at Sundance in 2004 and was nominated for a Writers Guild Award and a Directors Guild Award. Sharzer holds an M.A. in Russian Literature from UC Berkeley and an M.F.A. in Film from NYU.
