Award-winning Director, Producer, Writer, Multi- Media Design
A dual citizen of the USA and Ireland, in 2003 Jen became the first Irish snowboarder to compete on the World Cup Tour and at three World Championships.
She has an MFA in Science and Natural History Filmmaking from MSU. As a student director/ producer she has won an unprecedented collection of national awards including a first place college television award from the Emmy Foundation, Lunafest, Best Newcomer at the International Wildlife Film Festival, Best non-broadcast at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and has a film touring with the 'Best of Jackson Hole Wildlife Film festival' series and has a film on exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington DC.
Recently she has been producing live performances for renowned music producer, Patrick Leonard. Last year she produced the original multi-media contemporary ballet called The First Day with Patrick Leonard, Jessica Leonard and the Montana Ballet Company. She is now producing the Music Showcase for HATCHfest that will take place on October 7th 2011 at the Emerson Cultural Center.
Dogs roles in America are changing. The more they become like family, the harder it is to treat them like animals. This documentary is about the four-year-long degenerative paralysis of my soul dog, Juno. It also follows my struggle over convictions about dominion and custodianship; life and death. This journey led me into the hearts and home of others coping with similar issues.
My sincere gratitude goes to: Sara Shier, editor Roger O'Donnell, composer And everyone who has allowed me to share their stories
If you would like to contribute funding to the post-production of Soul Dog, please use the contact page to reach me.
What's New...
08/01/10: What a rewarding challenge it was to direct and produce this all original show!
story by Jessica Leonard music by Patrick Leonard directed and produced by Jennifer Grace choreography by Amy Lynn Stoddart artistic design by Charlie Leonard
dance performance by Caitlyn Ross video projections by Jennifer Grace
performance by Jeni Fleming, Patrick Leonard and Dana Glover
co-production by Kaite O'Neill and the Montana Ballet Company
05/01/10: The First Day Multimedia Ballet
In collaboration with multiple Grammy-nominated musician, Patrick Leonard and student Emmy winning filmmaker, Jennifer Grace, the Montana Ballet Company presents The First Day. It is an original contemporary multimedia ballet that portrays the riveting transformation of an imprisoned woman who has just learned the date of her execution. Leonard wrote The First Day with his daughter Jessica. MBC's co-artistic director Amy Lynn Stoddart interpreted the story and music as a ballet.
The First Day will have its world premiere at Bozeman's Emerson Cultural Center on May 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.Following the dance performance, Patrick Leonard and Jeni Fleming will take the audience on a multi-sensory journey of the legendary producer's musical career including a unique rendition of Pink Floyd's seminal album, Dark Side of the Moon.
Over the last 30 years, Patrick Leonard has helped shape the popular music through his work with Elton John, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, Madonna and other top hit-makers. His collaborations with Madonna; True Blue, Like A Prayer, Ray Of Light and others have sold over 140 million copies. After countless multi-platinum records and several Grammy nominations, he continues to redefine many styles of music. Most recently he has re-scored classic dances for the Martha Graham company. It is testament to the outstanding artistic talent residing in Bozeman that such an innovative project is being developed here with the Montana Ballet Company!
01/11/10: Wilson and Ditch Digging America
I am so excited about the Jim Henson Company's Wilson and Ditch webisodes that launch today! Last summer I shot four locations for them (Rapid City and Flathead Valley) http://www.pbs.org/parents/wilsonandditch/about-the-program/episode/01-05.html
See them at. http://pbskids.org/wilsonandditch/ And you'll also see homepage images of the Badlands that I shot too!
01/04/10: Wilson and Ditch Digging America
Last summer I shot four locations for these Jim Henson Company webisodes. Coming to PBS kids in January!
12/10/09: Environmental Film Festival Official Selection
Frog, Chemical, Water, You will screen at the National Museum of Natural History on March 28th 2010!
