“Jen has a point of view borne out of her experiences (as a woman, as a woman of the Deep South and as a thoughtful human being curious about all types of people (leading to well-drawn and diverse characters). Hers is a fresh voice ready to make brilliant art capable of reaching wide audiences.”

— David Rocchio, Stowe Story Labs, Founder and President

WRITER

  • ELECTRIC BLEAU

    FEATURE FILM:
    (Status: In Development)

    In 1980’s New Orleans, twin Creole punk rockers must destroy a cursed family heirloom before it forces them to repeat the same deadly and heartbreaking cycle as their ancestors.

    Table Read My Screenplay Park City top ten. Supported by the Cucalorus Festival artist residency program and Stowe Story Labs.

    Written by Jen West

  • FALLING HOME

    FEATURE FILM:
    (Status: In Development)

    Two misfit artists scraping by in the deep south decide to live out their wildest, weirdest dreams when their home becomes stuck inside the eye of a tornado.

    2022 Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition and Vail Screenplay Contest quarterfinalist.

    Written by Jen West & Virginia Newcomb

  • RAVEN REALM: RIVER

    NOVEL MANUSCRIPT + EPISODIC PILOT

    As an original limited series inspired by the Tarot, RAVEN REALM season one follows the journey of Jacque and Guin as they seek to become Aces in order to reestablish balance in The Yellow. They'll do this in 90's rural Alabama between racially divided communities separated by a river that gives them access to their realm powers.

    Written and Adapted by Jen West

  • A KIND OF CREATURE

    FEATURE FILM
    (Status: Script Revisions)

    A horse breeder from Alabama must save her father's farm from going into foreclosure by accepting a high-profile position at one of the most successful Arabian horse farms in Scottsdale, Arizona, during the peak of the industry in the mid 80's. There she comes face to face with a creature from her past that threatens to tear open old wounds.

    Written by Jen West