Jacqueline (Jac) Gares is a renowned filmmaker based in New York, with a notable debut in the documentary feature film scene through her first film, FREE CeCe!.
Prior to her venture into documentary filmmaking, Jac spent five years as a producer and supervising producer of IN THE LIFE, a public television program that garnered numerous awards and accolades, including honors from the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA),the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD),and the Webby Awards.
Throughout her career, Jac has produced specials and documentaries for a range of prominent networks, including the History Channel, Food Network, USA Networks, and PBS's esteemed non-fiction film showcase, P.O.V./The American Documentary.
Notably, Jac's documentary, UNRAVELED, which explores the intersection of genetic testing and Alzheimer's Disease, won a Freddie Award in 2008. Additionally, her short film, REMNANT, received a TELLY Award in 1999.
FREE CeCe!, Jac's debut documentary feature film, made a significant impact, winning the Audience Award at the BlackStar Film Festival in 2016. The film is set to enter educational distribution this fall, further cementing Jac's reputation as a talented and accomplished filmmaker.
