Jesse Terrell
Director/Head of Production
Jesse Terrell is an award-winning filmmaker and founder of Strike With Chaos Productions, LLC (est. 2012). Based in Los Angeles, CA, Jesse has over 15 years of experience bringing bold, visually arresting stories to life on screen.
While his early career included high-end fashion photography and editorial work, Jesse’s focus has evolved toward original narrative filmmaking. His work spans music videos, commercials, and, most notably, independent films that blend striking visuals with compelling storytelling.
His short film Sights Unseen earned critical acclaim on the festival circuit, including:
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Best Sci-Fi Thriller Short – Silicon Beach Film Festival 2023
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Best Science Fiction – Mad Monster Film Fest 2023, Toronto Indie Shorts 2022, Motor Film Fest 2022
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Official Selections at the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival, Raleigh Film & Art Festival, Atlanta After Dark Film Festival, and more.
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Currently, Jesse is in production on the short film series Violet Lights and developing the feature Stump Hole Water, along with several other projects in various stages of production. Through Strike With Chaos Productions, he continues to push creative boundaries, crafting cinematic worlds that linger long after the credits roll.
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Sami Jade-Dandi Bloom
Business Manager / Creative Collaborator
Sami Jade-Dandi Bloom manages the business operations and digital presence of Strike With Chaos Productions, overseeing production logistics, client relations, and the company’s social media strategy across TikTok and Instagram.
In addition to steering the brand’s online voice, Sami contributes creatively on set and behind the scenes, with credits including First Assistant Director, Script Supervisor, Puppeteer, Voice Actor, and Actor in Dahlia’s New Friend, an episode of the upcoming short film series Violet Lights.
This blend of business insight, marketing expertise, and hands-on creative experience helps Strike With Chaos Productions deliver work that is both professionally executed and artistically impactful.