Today we’d like to introduce you to Jen Sall.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I lived in Boulder, Colorado but always had the desire to live in LA. I needed to be in a more creative environment, and I was feeling the pull to leave the mountains and live on the coast. After a series of major life events; I knew it was time to venture west.
Not knowing anyone in LA, it was tough going at first. When I tried to find opportunities as a PA (Production Assistant) I was told I was too experienced but not experienced enough for more senior roles. And so, I fell into publicity and landed at Rogers + Cowan, working with A-list talent. The division folded, and I freelanced in various roles; an accredited publicist for features premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, working with Adrian Grenier, marketing for features. All of which felt like a step in the right direction but not where my heart desired. I wanted to be creating my own work.
It was the heyday of FunnyorDie.com and I had what I thought was a solid concept. A friend connected me a writer from That 70s Show and I pitched him the idea. He loved it and we worked together to develop the story. I asked a lot of favors and Café Attitude starring Gale Harold, Josh Meyers and Chef Ludo was born. The film went on to be spotlighted on FunnyorDie.com and covered in over 30 outlets from The Huffington Post to the LA Times. Looking back, this project became a great door opener, conversation starter.
Fast forward, and I am a member of the PGA and BAFTA, I’ve been fortunate to work with wonderful people creating works for APPLE, Disney, HBO, Hello Sunshine, HULU, NETFLIX and VIACOM. The EMMY nominated series I produced this year, SWIPE NIGHT: Killer Weekend, received the 2022 Experiential Idea of the Year from AdAge. And a very exciting film for Hello Sunshine directed by Nisha Ganatra will be releasing any day now!
I have representation and a handful of projects in development.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
A combination of the two; smooth terms of I’ve always been fortunate enough to have a roof over my head and food on the table but there are always challenges, setbacks and moments of existential crisis.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Thanks for saying so and selecting me for this series!
In a nutshell, I am an artist, an activist who choses visual storytelling as my canvas. I am committed to developing creative works that are thought provoking and spur conversation.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Have to share two!
Don’t take rejection personally. Trust it’s happening because there is something better waiting in the wings.
Relationships are everything and with that I want to share the deep gratitude I have for all the people who have helped me along the way.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thejensall.com
- Instagram: @thejensall
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