Jessica Burnam

BIO

Jessica Burnam is a story-centered creator with a rich experience spanning fine art, theater, business, and film.

Jessica’s journey began as an artist, creating surrealist paintings, sculptures, and installations that depict fantastical worlds. She holds a BA in Sculpture from the University of Virginia (2025) and her work has been showcased in solo exhibitions, residencies, lectures, and press nation-wide.

Seeking to bring large-scale worlds to life, Jessica pursued professional training in theatrical technical production, becoming a seasoned builder. Through her work in the theater Jessica realized that she loves brainstorming interdisciplinary solutions, has a flair for organization, and gravitates toward projects that are relational and collaborative.

To strengthen her creative leadership, Jessica earned her MBA from the College of William and Mary in 2022, with her thesis exploring design-thinking business models and operational strategies to aid sustainable eco-friendly practices in the entertainment industry.

Seeking to combine her love of artistry and building, storytelling and collaboration, and innovation and project management, Jessica moved to Los Angeles in 2022 to create films. In 2024, Jessica graduated from AFI with an MFA in Production Design, affirmed in her belief that storytelling and design are gateways for introspection, inspiration, and shared connectedness. Jessica is trained in technical skills (Hand Drafting, Sketchup, Vectorworks, Rhino) and has designed and art directed for short films, music videos, and indie features. She also has worked as an art department assistant and production coordinator on commercials and music videos with Lucuma Studios, for clients such as Nike, Hyperice, Liquid Death, and Turnstile.

With every project, Jessica continues to hone her skills, explore different genres, and seek exciting collaborations.