Jill Narciso is an award-winning queer Filipina writer/director who mixes horror with heart, humor, and culture. Jill’s stories are often rooted from personal experiences. She’s created films about dim public restrooms, creepy thrift-store dolls, and the strangeness of meeting friends and lovers through apps.

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Her acclaimed short films Stall, Dolls, and First Date have screened at festivals nationwide, with additional work available through streaming platforms. When she's not writing or directing a new film, Jill is sharing paranormal stories in the Echoes and Shadows horror podcast with co-host and fellow horror filmmaker Tiffany Warren. Jill also teaches elementary and high school students about filmmaking.

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Jill prioritizes LGBTQ+ and BIPOC talent on both sides of the camera. She is a former fellow of FilmNorth’s Pilot Lab for Inclusive & Socially Conscious Filmmaking, and she has been selected for numerous industry programs including the Women of Color Filmmakers 201 Directors Program, the WOCF Lab, #StartWith8Hollywood, and the Unlock Her Potential Mentorship Program. She is also a featured creator with Boyish Media.

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Jill lives with her wife and stepson in Orange County, which is close enough for them to visit Mexico whenever life needs a plot twist.