NEW NEWS
Here's what's been going on ...
A TIDE OF TERROR AWAITS - FEB 2023
"On March 1st, the horror film CARETAKER will premiere on social video apps, laden with all the trappings of product placement, account tags, and shoppable links.
Embracing an increasingly swipe-through screen culture, commercial actor Jen Ponton and commercial director Jody Lauren Miller crafted an immersive film that follows Ros, who’s been hired as the caretaker of a shuttered bed and breakfast in Cape May, New Jersey."
MICROTEL by wyndham - JAN 2023
JLM teamed up with QUESTUS and ORPHAN EDIT to rock out a handful of fun and charming spots!
A great way to start 2023!
CAPE MAY CARETAKER - DEC 2022
Anytime I get to shoot in my home state of NJ, I'm psyched!
This multi-platform branded content film was specifically written and shot for TIK-TOK.
Starring Jen Ponton of Dietland, Boardwalk Empire, 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Orange is the New Black to name just a few.
Debuting early 2023.
MORE WINS !!! - NOV 2022
Scratch This racked up two more awards to keep our streak alive.
Thank you BNM Web Fest. It is an honor.
JOSHUA TREE - OCT 2022
We got the hang of things real quick at JT🌵😂 🙏🏽🎥
Jordan Brady provided one of the best career development experiences to date. 🎬 Not to mention all of the soulful Joshua Tree goodness and the absolutely amazing, talented, and generous creatives from around the world that are now my friends.
Directors DO support other directors, and I’m here for it!
🎥❤️🙌🏽
STILL FEATHERING - SEPT 2022
SCRATCH THIS started as a fun idea originating from a chance meeting at Sundance 2018.
It's 2022 and the new epi's keep collecting more laurels, noms and awards!
DIRECTOR HONOR! - AUG 2022
The AIR's (Alliance of Independent Representatives) Diversity In Talent Committee chose JLM as one of the final 15 directors submitted to their showcase.
LAUREL, LAUREL - JUNE 2022
HOME SWEET HOME - MARCH 2022
SCRATCH THIS is screening in my home state!
Thank you Garden State Film Fest! Happy 20th!
METRO DC - MARCH 2022
JLM teamed up with Erin Davis of REEL 9 and
PROPER PLANNING to rock out a
tremendous three-day shoot with 21 of
METRO DC's finest.
#BTS LifeLock
DOUBLES! - NOV 2021
SCRATCH THIS is 2 for 2 in Best Ensemble wins so far!
DEAF AWARENESS - SEPT 2021
So proud to have been a consultant on Cat Brewer's new film SIGN THE SHOW! An inspiring person who represents ALL that is amazing and miraculous about docu / indie filmmaking. This is an important, insightful, AND entertaining film. Excited to share it with the world.
BEST DIRECTOR Nom- AUG 2021
Very humbling and exciting. What a category of amazing talent. Thank you NJwebfest.
#AUDIOfiction - JULY 2021
Post prod is underway for our 1st BIG audio-film
“The Register".
Directed and co-written by JLM, narrated by the one and only Gary Mahmoud, and starring the voice of Disney's newest princess Jen Ponton, along with tons of appearances by the most talented voice actors in the game — more brags 2 come!
That's a wrap! - JULY 2021
That's a wrap on principal recording for JLM's Audio Film "THE REGISTER".
Post prod here we come!
4 Art's sake- MAY 2021
JLM's art has crept off the screen, jumped on the page, and back to the screen as JLM entered the NFT art world and her films are next! Her animation project "THE SEED" is expected to be released in XMAS 2021, and it's ADORABLE!
Tiktok - MARCH 2021
Not another one ... but ... OK! I'll try.
@JLMdirect
Take 2 - MARCH 2021
Another amazing METRO DC shoot with PROPER PLANNING and GET KINETIC.
Thank you! - FEB 2021
I've gotten this compliment TWICE in my career and to me, it's the BEST compliment I could EVER get. #sedelmaier
Day made - DEC 2020
We have tears! #successfulfilm
Essential - NOV 2020
JLM teamed up with REEL 9 & Proper Planning to execute an amazing FEEL GOOD piece (yup even in 2020 we delivered some good vibes!).
Coooool - AUG 2020
As the KEEP LOVING film began blowing up, I got the ultimate 👍🏽from IN-Q himself.
WELL HELL - MAY 2020
I was a guest on the ultra edgy pod "FUNNY & AMEN" ... thank you for the invite, sorry and bottoms up!
Featured - FEB 2020
Well, this nearly slipped by ...
FREE THE WORK featured my Florida Lottery spot!
Thank you Alma Har'el - DEC 2019
I'm very proud & honored to have a profile on the prestigious director's database FREE THE WORK.
On AIR - NOV 2019
I teamed up with Unite PPK to rock out two Florida Lottery Holiday spots that are about as cute and clever as they come.
Season 1 Wrapped - NOV 2019
SCRATCH THIS, written and directed by JLM, wrapped an incredible week of shooting in the Hamptons!
Season one done!
LOTTERY WIN! - SEP 2019
Shooting Florida Lottery holiday spots with the creative geniuses over at Unite PPK.
A LOT OF FEATHERS- MAY 2019
26 Festivals, 11 Awards, 15 Award Nominations ... we went deep on the fests and it's been great.
Most ORIG Concept - APRIL 2019
SCRATCH THIS snags this prestigious nom for
MOST ORIGINAL CONCEPT! Thank you ACSFF. The ST cast and crew can't wait for our Texas PREMIER!
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST ACTOR NOMS - FEB 2019
Thank you COVEN FILM FESTIVAL!
West Coast Debut - JAN 2019
My horror-comedy "Come On In", starring Jen Ponton, is making its West Coast debut at THE COVEN FILM FEST and we can't wait.
San Fran here we come!
Double the WINS - DEC 2018
An amazing DOUBLE honor. Both of my films win awards at this years NYWIFT / GO INDIE TV FILM FESTIVAL. "SCRATCH THIS" takes home: FIRST PLACE COMEDY & OVERALL GRAND PRIZE.
"COME ON IN" wins: TOP PERFORMER & 2nd PLACE THRILLER.
TOP PERORMER & 2nd PLACE THRILLER.
