Jessie Ayles
Jessie received a rigorous film education from prestigious institutions including Warwick University, EICTV in Cuba and Goldsmiths University – where she won a One World Media bursary. Her commercial experience is formidable, with clients such as Nike, Dazed, Google, Universal, Hyundai, Bloomberg, AJ+, Always, Aveda, Burberry, Domestos, Snapchat, Allianz, Channel 4, Chevrolet, Adidas, Reebok and Nissan.
Of South African Jewish heritage, Jessie has developed a particular interest in socially conscious stories from the region, highlighting marginalised voices and injustices with the aim of creating an impact and awareness through her work. Awards include the Social Impact Media Award (SIMA), Best documentary at Barcelona International Short Film Festival, Youth Jury prize at Encounters, and Best documentary at TriForce Film Festival.
Universal Music - Bob Marley Legacy "Women Rising"
Trailer for Jessie's upcoming documentary looking at the connections between Bob Marley's music and the feminist movement.
Studio: Universal Music – UBE
Director: Jessie Ayles
Producer: Vanessa Brown
EP: Dezi Catarino
Local Producer: Carlene Samuels
DP: Ayinde Anderson
AC: James Hills
Make Up: Emily Newland
Editor: Simon Land, Dezi Catarino
Waves - Short Documentary
Filmed in Cape Town's notorious Lavender Hill, Waves explores the perspective of three young girls as they grow up in one of South Africa's most violent communities. *Winner of over eight international awards, including a Social Impact Media Award*
Directed & shot by: Jessie Ayles
Additional Camera: Maropeng Vushangwe
Supported by: Waves for Change
Edited by : Dan Canyon
Composition by: Kevin Pollard
Sound Design & Mix by: Timo Saila
Grade by: Tim Martin & Big Small TV
Impact Producer: Greg Doane
Titles by : Lily Jones
Production Company: Wolfie Pictures Ltd
Nike x Gurls Talk - Mbali
Mbali is somewhat of an anomaly in her community - a young single mother fighting to educate and empower young girls around her through physical exercise and unity.
Agency: R/GA
Client: Gurls Talk / Nike
Director: Jessie Ayles
DP: Tom Baker
Editor: Phillipa Edwards
Grade: Tim Martin
Sound Design: Timo Saila
Google - Innovation Stories
"The Enemy" with Karim Ben Khalifa is Part one in a series of films made for the Google Digital News Initiative to amplify and support journalism in the digital age.
Using virtual reality, “The Enemy” allows adversaries to experience first-hand the similarities they have in common creating empathy and understanding instead of focusing on their differences. The project was developed by Karim Ben Khelifa, a journalist and war photographer who felt that traditional journalism was losing the ability to cut through and make an impact in today’s modern world.
Agency: BBH
Production Company: Black Sheep
Director: Jessie Ayles
Executive Producer: Sophie Dewey
Creative Director: Richard Cable
Producer: Tom Birmingham
Editor: Tom Baker
Post Producer: Tom Godsill
Motion Graphics: Mike Brookes & Chris Egglestone
Sound Recordist: Timo Saila
Composition: String and Tins
Sound Design & Mix: String and Tins
Grade: UNIT
Mr. Ripple
Short documentary about one of Ireland's oldest ice cream men, Mr.Ripple. Selected by the Cork Film Festival to represent Ireland in the EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture) Shorts programme.
Client: Foodie Hub
Director: Jessie Ayles
Shot by: Jessie Ayles
Composition: William Yates
Sound Design & Mix: Timo Saila