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Hi there! I'm Jean, a passionate writer-director based in Los Angeles with international flair thanks to broad travels and my South African homeland. My creative journey has led me to explore storytelling through diverse mediums, including film and books. I love collaborating with talented humans to bring daring stories to the screen. I'm a green card holder and former 01 Visa ("Alien of Extraordinary Ability") recipient.…Hi there! I'm Jean, a passionate writer-director based in Los Angeles with international flair thanks to broad travels and my South African homeland. My creative journey has led me to explore storytelling through diverse mediums, including film and books. I love collaborating with talented humans to bring daring stories to the screen. I'm a green card holder and former 01 Visa ("Alien of Extraordinary Ability") recipient.

Jean Barker

Film Director, Writer, Screenplay Writer, +3

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Hi there! I'm Jean, a passionate writer-director based in Los Angeles with international flair thanks to broad travels and my South African homeland. My creative journey has led me to explore storytelling through diverse mediums, including film and books. I love collaborating with talented humans to bring daring stories to the screen. I'm a green card holder and former 01 Visa ("Alien of Extraordinary Ability") recipient.…Hi there! I'm Jean, a passionate writer-director based in Los Angeles with international flair thanks to broad travels and my South African homeland. My creative journey has led me to explore storytelling through diverse mediums, including film and books. I love collaborating with talented humans to bring daring stories to the screen. I'm a green card holder and former 01 Visa ("Alien of Extraordinary Ability") recipient.

Available to hire

Hi there! I’m Jean, a passionate writer-director based in Los Angeles with international flair thanks to broad travels and my South African homeland. My creative journey has led me to explore storytelling through diverse mediums, including film and books. I love collaborating with talented humans to bring daring stories to the screen.

I’m a green card holder and former 01 Visa (“Alien of Extraordinary Ability”) recipient.

Language

Afrikaans

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Writer-Director at Freelance Los Angeles & South Africa

January 1, 2014 - Present

As a freelance writer-director, I engaged in various projects across film and theatre, honing my skills in storytelling while collaborating with diverse teams to create impactful narratives.

Freelance Los Angeles at Freelance Los Angeles

January 1, 2015 - Present

Worked on multiple projects, collaborating with other professionals and gaining experience in different facets of film production.

Script Analyst/Tutor at Media Los Angeles

January 1, 2015 - October 15, 2025

Provided script analysis and tutoring services, helping aspiring writers develop their screenwriting craft through feedback and mentorship.

Assistant Writer at Writers Room for Dreams/Qans

January 1, 2011 - October 15, 2025

Assisted in the writing process, supporting a team of writers with ideas and content development for multiple projects.