Jen is a film and television producer based in Los Angeles, California. She’s been working in the advertising and film industry for over 15 years now, developing and producing multimillion-dollar content for global brands and clients, including commercials, films, TV series, and more.
Jen is a Partner and Executive Producer at Hunters House Entertainment Group, an American entertainment company that is headquartered in Los Angeles and is comprised of a visual effects & animation studio, a production house, and a directors’ rep agency.
As a Film & TV producer, Jen leads teams of filmmakers through every stage of the development and execution process, including creative conceptualization, script development, fundraising, production, post-production, marketing, and distribution. She is currently working on developing and producing a number of feature films and TV series.
The book series “The Adventures of Oinky & Baby Owl”, which she co-created and launched on Amazon, was ranked as #1 new release in the baby animal book category for children. It was produced with original illustrations, including the characters that were developed from scratch, and is now evolving into animated series to be launched in 2022.
Jen is also a Co-Founder & President of iFilm Festival, a non-profit film festival that showcases independently founded films. The festival is supported by some of the most prominent brands in the film industry, such as Zacuto, Movie Magic by Entertainment Partners, Final Draft, McKee Seminars, and others. iFilm Festival was awarded Best Filmmakers Professional Development Facilitator 2019 by lux-review.com.
In addition to iFilm Festival, Jen is also involved in a number of film festivals in the U.S. and around the world. She’s been serving as a juror at Academy Award-Qualifying film festivals such as Nashville Film Festival (Nashville, TN) and Tirana International Film Festival (Tirana, Albania). Other festivals include but are not limited to San Francisco Dance Film Festival (San Francisco, CA), Page International Screenwriting Awards (Los Angeles, CA), Big Apple Film Festival (New York, NY), International Hollywood Short Film Festival (Los Angeles, CA), Blow-up Arthouse Film Festival (Chicago, IL), Woods Hole Film Festival (Woods Hole, MA), UK Film Festival (London, UK), Edinburgh Short Film Festival (Edinburgh, UK) and Jaipur International Film Festival (Jaipur, India).
As a strategic advisor, Jen advises on all matters within the scope of video production, post-production, entertainment, media, marketing, advertising, and business strategy. She is currently an Advisor to a number of companies, including GLG, Guidepoint, AlphaSights, Lynk Global, and more.
Jen is a Member of the Visual Effects Society (VES) and the Television Academy (Emmys).
Jen’s clients include but are not limited to Amazon, Investigation Discovery, ESPN, NBA, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Nissan, Nestle, L’Oréal, General Motors, Wargaming, Johnson & Johnson, and others. She has managed multinational advertising agencies such as McCann, TBWA, BBDO, DDB, Ogilvy, and Saatchi & Saatchi, just to name a few.
Awards, Official Selections & Screenings: Columbus International Film & Animation Festival // Anibar Animation Festival // Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival // Seattle Film Festival // Oxford Film Festival // San Luis Obispo International Film Festival // Long Island International Film Expo – LIIFE // Irvine International Film Festival // Miami Short Film Festival // Newport Beach Film Festival // Aesthetica Film Festival // LA Music Video Awards // Las Vegas Music Video Awards // Ravenheart International Film Festival // Los Angeles Fashion Festival // Croatia Fashion Film Festival // Tacoma Film Festival // Canadian Internation Fashion Film Festival // AXD Short Film Festival // Paris Film Festival // International Music Video Underground // London Shorts // International Music Video Awards // Paris International Film Awards // Albuquerque Film & Music Experience // Canadian Cinematography Awards & more
Latest Publications: Filmmaking.net: “5 Things to Fix Right Now to Help Your Filmmaking Career” // No Film School: “Truths and Myths about Agent Representation” // Filmmaking Stuff: “10 Tips on Becoming a Better Film Director” // Raindance UK: “10 Filmmaking Pitfalls to Avoid for a Successful Festival Run” // Medium: “3 Things That Parasite’s Best Picture Win Tells Us About Filmmaking”
Select Interviews: Filmstro: “Top 5 Tips on Submitting to Film Festivals w/ Jen Alvares” // Animation World Network: “Producer Jen Alvares and her Hunters House team deliver a stunning, complex CG music video for the Grammy-nominated indie rock band The Shins“ // Voyage LA // Voce Spettacolo Italy