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A black-and-white photo of a man holding a cup and resting his arm on a set of doors faces the camera. Behind him is a kitchen set and to his left are two people working with film equipment.

Q&A: Eden De Jesus on originality and urban lifestyle in filmmaking

WSN spoke with NYU Tisch Alumni De Jesus to discuss his upbringing and influences towards his thesis film, “Mamey.”
Constantine Moore, Contributing Writer November 2, 2023

24-year-old Eden De Jesus is carving a path for himself in the ever-changing film industry. The Chicago-based filmmaker, who graduated from NYU Tisch this past May, depicts gritty...