Jesse Yules

Jesse Yules, also known as Jesse Ewles, is a Canadian independent filmmaker and director based in Toronto, Ontario.1 He was born on December 13, 1981, and has been active in the film and music video industry since 2007.1

Career Highlights

Film and Music Videos: Jesse has directed music videos for notable bands such as Grizzly Bear, Of Montreal, and Owen Pallett.1 In 2010, he completed his first short film titled "Kingdom of Frogs" for Bravo! TV.1

Awards and Recognition: In 2008, Jesse was recognized as the best unsigned director by the web blog videos.antville.org.1

Current Work: Jesse is currently working as a Director of Film and Games at Competent Thursday.2 He is developing a project called "Volcano Milk Spa" slated for 2025.2

Artistic Style and Influences

Jesse's work is influenced by various artists and media, including:

• Charlie Kaufman
• Jan Švankmajer
• Julian Schnabel
• William Blake
• Public Broadcasting animations from the 1970s produced by CBC and PBS1

Fables are a common theme in his work, and he often incorporates elements of animation and metavisual art into his projects.4

Ongoing Projects

Jesse has several projects in development:

• "Miriam" (Drama/Horror/QAnon)
• "The Undective" (Drama/Sci-fi/Cryptozoology)
• "Old Smith Rupe" (Western/Fantasy)1

In addition to his film work, Jesse is also involved in game development and animation.34

Jesse Yules continues to work on innovative projects that blend various genres and media, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker and artist in the digital age.