I've been making 16mm urban landscape films about San Francisco for many years. I choose different nonfiction themes to investigate and am generally interested in surfacing lesser-known histories. I like to investigate and illuminate these histories, combining them with my own unconventional storytelling style, which is generally a stream-of-consciousness voiceover involving a steady stream of personal reflections on pining over unavailable women.
Jenni OlsonI find that I always also manage to incorporate a simultaneous reflection on cinema history into my films.
Jenni OlsonWhile the creative aspects of my filmmaking style are challenging in their own ways, I have developed such confidence and passion over the years that it has become much easier.
Jenni OlsonI think the biggest misconception about experimental film in general is that it is always difficult and inaccessible.
Jenni Olson