Jack Friesch
Welcome
I am fascinated with the moral grey area of the world and the people in it. Through my movies and scripts, I demonstrate a unique understanding of human emotion and an ability to translate that to the viewer/reader. Enjoy.
Portfolio
Short Films
Short Film Collection
These are some of the best films I’ve produced, written, directed and edited myself over the past two years. Most notably: "Když se Měsíc Zastavil" (When The Moon Stood Still) and "Il Dio Della Montagna" (The God of The Mountain) with more on the way!
Scripts & Stories
Writing Projects
Here are some of the best scripts I’ve written - most notably Pilot episodes for two separate series: “Ubuntu” and “Into the Lion’s Den”. As well as a variety of shorts.
About
Hi, my name is Jack Friesch, welcome to my website.
I am a screenwriter and director from San Francisco, California. Over the past two years I’ve produced, written, directed and edited many of my own projects, the best of which are shown above. The films I’ve directed take place in a few different countries and are in a variety of languages: English, Czech, Swedish and Italian.
I’ve had the opportunity and pleasure to meet and work with actors and crew from all around the world. Each person bringing a unique perspective with their own cultural twist. Working with people from everywhere has been a tremendous experience and opened up my eyes to the world and stories around me.
As you take a look through my website, you’ll see the projects I’ve been a part of, from writing, directing and editing my own shorts to acting or assisting on other sets. I’m excited to continue to learn from those around me while offering my own voice and opinion on the grey area of society through my art.
With a commitment to creative storytelling, my goal is to captivate audiences and evoke emotions through visual narratives that leave a lasting impression.
Testimonials
Greg Little - Principle/Founder, Priority Pictures
“Jack's adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges make him an asset to any environment. He thrives under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines without compromising on the quality of his work. His ability to learn from setbacks and apply those lessons to future endeavors underscores his growth mindset and determination to excel.”
“I loved working with Jack. He had a very clear storyline but at the same time was flexible enough to adjust to more practical or artistic choice. He is a real team player and a leader and I hope to work with him again someday!”
Amelia Stewart - Drama Teacher
“Jack was a generous collaborator. His positive energy and imagination added to the ensemble. His writing was authentic and articulate, witty and insightful. His can-do attitude was an excellent model.”
Oorjit Deven - DP
"Když se Měsíc Zastavil"
"Same Place"
“Jack has a rare ability to communicate his vision clearly while still trusting his collaborators. Across the multiple projects we've worked on together, I've always known exactly the vision he was aiming for, which makes my job of bringing the story to life visually much easier.”
Adam Královič - Actor
“Working with Jack was a really great exper-ience. He was patient and always trying to create good energy on set. I also liked that as a director, he had a clear vision of his goal and stayed true to his vision.”
“Jack is an incredible creative and collaborative filmmaker, with a bold and fearless approach to his work. He has a clear vision as a writer and director while still giving actors and crew the freedom to experiment, contribute ideas and bring their won strengths to the process, making him a genuinely inspiring and enjoyable person to work with.
Education
Prague Film School - Film Making Narrative (Screenwriting / Directing) - Graduated June 2026
I just completed my 2yr program. The experience of living abroad combined with the education I received along with the people I met, made this invaluable. The curriculum was laid out in such a way that I gained not only classroom knowledge, but hands on experience from the very first week. In the first year I took the core classes: Screenwriting, Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Sound, Lighting and Equipment Protocol. However, I was still able to write, direct and edit four of my own short scripts. Additionally, I also gained a lot of practical on set exposure, working as the boom operator/sound recorder, art director and gaffer, even acting, on numerous occasions for my classmates. In the second year I focused exclusively on my graduation film project, a 20 minute film which I wrote, directed and edited. An opportunity to showcase what I've learned and my creativity.
Priority Pictures - Internship (Script coverage) - Summer 2025
I worked as an intern on a team of four, where I mainly focused on script coverage. Essentially, I would read multiple scripts a week (pilots, features, etc.), annotate them, and write coverage about what I read. I would write a synopsis of the script, commentary from an objective point of view and finally; recommend, consider or pass on a script. I also had weekly meetings where we would discuss the scripts we read and our thoughts on them with our boss. Through this internship I was also lucky enough to get to listen in on production meetings, director meetings and pitches, which was amazing and helped give me a sense of the business side of the industry. I was even fortunate enough to pitch my own original TV series (Into The Lion's Den) to one of the company's principles.
Kino Guarimba - Film Residency (Amantea, Italy) - Summer 2025
I applied and was accepted to partake in a film residency program, organized by La Guarimba and Cinema Ambulante, based in Amantea, Calabria in Italy. During this 10-day experience, I met filmmakers from all over the world with varying backgrounds, expertise and skill sets. I was fortunate enough to build strong relationships and connections with multiple of my peers. I co-wrote and co-directed two films as well as acted and participated on a few other sets. All going from conceptualization to completed short with 10 days! A wonderful learning experience, very different from my first year attending Prague Film School. I learned just how fast I can make a film and how to handle stress and pressure with an immediate deadline. I left the residency very proud of the two films I made and with amazing new friends and connections for the future.
City College San Francisco - Digital Video Editing - Intro to Premiere Pro - Summer 2024
A three-month summer course introducing digital video editing for television, video, and multimedia programs using Adobe Premiere Pro on an Apple OS X. This hands-on class focused on the operation, technology, techniques, and aesthetic process of editing video content with related title and visual effects components. Much like my three-month screenwriting course, this short class taught me the fundamentals as well as gave me a much greater respect and understanding for the editing process and what editors do as a whole.
Portland State University - Intro To Screenwriting - Summer 2023
University of Portland - Bachelor of Science Organizational Communications - Graduated 2022
Contact
jack@friesch.com (415) 860-0127
I would love to hear from you!
Feel free to reach out with any inquiries, project proposals or just to say hello.