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Napoleon Dynamite
2004
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Jared Lawrence Hess (born July 18, 1979) and Jerusha Elizabeth Hess (née Demke, born May 12, 1980) are husband-and-wife American filmmakers best known for their work on Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006) and Gentlemen Broncos (2009), all of which they co-wrote and which were directed by Jared (Nacho Libre was co-written with Mike White).
Jared Lawrence Hess and Jerusha Elizabeth Hess (née Demke; born May 12, 1980) are husband-and-wife American filmmakers best known for their work on Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006) and Gentlemen Broncos (2009), all of which they co-wrote and which were directed by Jared (Nacho Libre was co-written with Mike White).
Jan 14, 2024 · Director Jared Hess and his wife and co-writer, Jerusha, saw their weird low-budget comedy go from its premiere at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival to earning $44 million at the box office.
Mar 11, 2024 · Jerusha Hess was on a Zoom call with the team behind “Ninety-Five Senses” when the Oscar nomination came. The 13-minute film was the second name read out in the category for best animated short, and Hess’ hands flew to her face in shock. She leaned forward and began to laugh. Others clapped, shouted and raised their hands in the air.
Jan 23, 2024 · Directors Jared and Jerusha Hess’ first effort at animation, “Ninety-Five Senses,” was named Tuesday morning as one of the five nominees in the Academy Awards ’ animated short film category....
Feb 21, 2024 · Husband-and-wife filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess have a working relationship so blessedly intertwined, they even share the same Wikipedia page.
Feb 21, 2024 · Husband-and-wife filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess. have a working relationship so blessedly intertwined, they even share the same Wikipedia page.
Jan 25, 2024 · In a year that marks two decades since the release of their cult classic “Napoleon Dynamite,” Utah filmmakers Jerusha and Jared Hess have something else big to celebrate: their first Oscar nomination.
Jan 21, 2024 · Jerusha Hess Talks 20 Years of Life After Napoleon Dynamite. It's been 20 years since local filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess gifted the world "Napoleon Dynamite," and since it's debut at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004, it has become a cult classic.
Jan 10, 2024 · In this piece, husband-and-wife filmmaking partners Jared and Jerusha Hess discuss their short Ninety-Five Senses, which won juried awards at the 2023 Florida Film Fest, Los Angeles Animation...
