Jamie Yerkes is a multifaceted creative professional, whose expertise extends to various aspects of the film industry, including cinematography, film education, editing, and writing/directing.
As a filmmaker, Yerkes has gained recognition for his short film, Cowboy Jesus, which has garnered numerous prestigious awards. At the New England Film Festival, it received the Judges Special Merit Award, while at the Albany International Short Film Festival, it took home the Audience Award. Furthermore, Cowboy Jesus was honored with the Recompense Exceptionelle Award at the Cineffable Festival in Paris.
Notably, Cowboy Jesus has also been showcased at the Sundance Film Festival, where it has become a controversial favorite among festival-goers internationally. This acclaimed short film has sparked widespread interest and debate, cementing Yerkes' reputation as a bold and innovative storyteller.
In addition to his success with Cowboy Jesus, Yerkes' first feature film, Spin the Bottle, has also received critical acclaim. This feature film has earned the Martin Bregman Production Award and the Eastman Kodak Product Award, solidifying Yerkes' status as a talented and accomplished filmmaker.
Currently, Spin the Bottle is touring the festival circuit, having been screened at various prominent film festivals, including the Austin Film Festival, where it was an audience award finalist, the Norwegian Film Festival, where it was a juror's award finalist, the New York Comedy Film Festival, the San Francisco Gay Lesbian Film Festival, and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
