Jess is a coming of age story with all the action and suspense of the Western Genre. Set in the new and unforgiving land of Early Nineteenth Century New Zealand. 'Jess' is about one girls journey as she comes to terms with the fallibility of her parents.'Jess' was shot on location in the stunning Hawkes Bay region of New Zealand and carries an original score which carries a an almost silent film where actions speak far louder than words.