Jacqueline Cron, known professionally as Jac Cron, is an American filmmaker best known for her feature debut, Chestnut.[1]

Jac Cron
Born
New York
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, photographer

Early life and education

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Cron was born and raised in New York.

She graduated from Friends Academy in 2011,[2] and she also attended Drexel University.[1]

Career

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In 2020, Cron's short film House Sit screened at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival and the San Francisco Independent Film Festival. For that work she was awarded 'Best Director' prize at the Be Epic! London International Film Festival.[3]

Cron's debut feature, Chestnut, starring Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller, and Danny Ramirez as a love triangle, premiered at the 2023 Frameline Film Festival and was released in 2024.[4][5]

Personal life

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Cron is a lesbian.[1]

Filmography

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Film

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List of Cron's films
Year Title Notes Ref.
2020 House Sit Short film [3]
2023 Chestnut [4]

Music videos

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List of Cron's music videos
Year Artist Title Ref.
2021 douglas Alter Ego [6]

Accolades

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List of Cron's awards and nominations
Year Award or film festival Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2020 Be Epic! London International Film Festival Best Director House Sit Won [3]
2023 Philadelphia Film Festival Best Local Feature Chestnut Nominated [7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Kramer, Gary M. "Lesbian writer/director Jac Cron speaks on queer love triangle in new film". Philadelphia Gay News. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Friends Academy congratulates the Class of 2011". Friends Academy. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "House Sit". Jac Cron. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  4. ^ a b Billington, Alex. "Natalia Dyer & Rachel Keller in Sensual Drama 'Chestnut' Official Trailer". First Showing. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  5. ^ Jenkins, Carolyn. "'Stranger Things' Star Natalia Dyer Is Caught in a Queer Love Triangle in First 'Chestnut' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Alter Ego". Jac Cron. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  7. ^ "PFF Program Guide". Philadelphia Film Festival. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
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