Jesse Shamata

Jesse Elias Shamata is a versatile, International Emmy nominated, CSA-winning director/writer with a unique vision of seamlessly working between the worlds of film and TV. He is currently developing the scripted, single-camera comedy series Feltworth starring Jason Schwartzman, the gothic sci-fi thriller, The Woods, and directed on the upcoming series, I Woke Up A Vampire for Netflix.

Works

I Woke Up a Vampire

On her 13th birthday, Carmie discovers that she's actually half human, half vampire — and that mythical powers make middle school way more complicated.

Release Date2023-05-05

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Episode Count2

Vote Count34

Teletubbies

The four Teletubbies discover and interact with their world.

Release Date2022-11-14

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Episode Count11

Vote Count40

Gaming Show (In My Parents Garage)

Three teens create a YouTube channel devoted to gaming while doing celebrity interviews and video game reviews.

Release Date2014-11-16

DepartmentCrew

JobCreator

Episode Count35

Vote Count1

Break a Leg

A hit-man meets his mark for breakfast to discuss his assassination.

Release Date2009-01-01

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count1

A Simple Fucking Gesture

A couple in traffic doesn’t get the “thank you” wave they deserve after another driver cuts in. According to its director, “this film was written while in traffic.”

Release Date2020-08-14

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Vote Count6

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