Jessica Hayes joins the Film North Dakota Podcast to talk about making movies in Fargo, building creative momentum in the Midwest, and learning to trust herself as a filmmaker.

Jessica shares how a background in acting eventually led her into casting, producing, and writing indie films being made right here in North Dakota. 

From Pretty: The Musical to Roommate and Amal's Christmas Reunion, she talks about the grassroots collaboration behind independent filmmaking and the network of artists helping each other create opportunities in the region.

Jessica also dives into the future of filmmaking in North Dakota, why smaller communities can be powerful production locations, and how local creators are proving you don’t need Hollywood to start making films.