JoAnn Hess is a multi-award-winning screenwriter for film and television and a Creative Executive with London Angel Film (UK). Through Pure Moxie Productions, she develops character-driven projects that travel—gritty true-life drama, sleek political thrillers, and family adventures with heart.

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Her feature COOKSTER: The Darkest Days premiered in UK theatres on March 6, 2025, earning five film awards and critical acclaim. A sequel, COOKSTER: No Way Out, is slated to be directed by Peter Field (Skyfall, Edge of Tomorrow). For television, JoAnn created Shadowfall, a contemporary conspiracy thriller where legacy, loyalty, and power collide. She also writes in the family space with Rise of Heroes: The Legend of the Guardian, which has secured financing with production targeted for early 2026. Her newest dramedy, Grandfella—a story of family, redemption, and small-town politics— is in development with London Angel Film and Buffalo 8.

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JoAnn’s dynamic, emotionally resonant scripts have been optioned and commissioned across the US, UK, and Australia, attracting interest from Netflix, Muse Entertainment, Estuary Films, and SKY. She currently has projects in development with MarVista Entertainment and Worldwide Entertainment & Media. As Creative Executive for London Angel Film, she collaborates with the CEO and production team on slate strategy, script coverage, notes, and rewrites to prepare projects for market and production.

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With 60+ international screenwriting awards and placements at the PAGE Awards, Austin Film Festival, Final Draft Big Break, London Film Awards, and New Hope Film Festival, JoAnn was one of eight global projects selected for Torino ScriptLab and was inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame (2019).

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An Army brat and Navy wife, JoAnn has lived and traveled worldwide—bringing a global perspective, adventure, and a deep sense of human connection to every story she tells.

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Representation/Contact: Pure Moxie Productions • puremoxieproductions@gmail.com