Jazzy (film)

Jazzy is a 2024 American drama film directed and produced by Morrisa Maltz, from a screenplay by Maltz, Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux, Vanara Taing and Andrew Hajek. The film serves as a follow up to The Unknown Country by Maltz. It stars Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux, Syriah Foohead Means, Richard Ray Whitman, Raymond Lee and Lily Gladstone. Gladstone, Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass serve as executive producers.

It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2024.

Premise
Jazzy navigates the challenges of growing up. When her best friend moves away, she experiences feelings of loss and independence.

Cast

 * Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux as Jazzy
 * Syriah Foohead Means as Syriah
 * Richard Ray Whitman as Grandpa August
 * Raymond Lee as Isaac
 * Lily Gladstone as Tana

Production
In February 2024, it was announced Jasmine Bearkiller Shangreaux, Syriah Foohead Means, Richard Ray Whitman, Raymond Lee and Lily Gladstone had joined the cast of the film, with Gladstone, Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass set to serve as executive producers, and Marissa Maltz directing from a screenplay she co-wrote alongside Lainey Bearkiller Shangreaux, Vanara Taing and Andrew Hajek.

Production concluded in July 2023, with SAG-AFTRA granting an interim agreement for the film.

Release
The film had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2024.