Ever since Jaëgy began her career as a film producer, she has never failed to demonstrate her unparalleled ability to unify every individual involved in the filmmaking process and to ensure that they bring the highest quality content possible before their audiences. For instance, her work on films such as Mackenzie and That Frank have earned her recognition at film festivals across North America and the world and have allowed her audiences to experience the difference that a profoundly talented producer can make on the outcome of a film. She is a rare commodity in the entertainment industry and is driven, now more than ever, to show the world exactly what she is capable of. In fact, Jaëgy was recently selected to produce the highly anticipated upcoming film, Solidarity, alongside director, Dustin Brown.
Solidarity, based on the short film of the same name that received numerous accolades and awards worldwide, tells a moving story grounded in themes of loss and human connection as it follows the parallel lives of a Mexican sweatshop worker and a Lithuanian butcher struggling for intimacy in the seemingly invisible world of undocumented labor. When Brown approached Jaëgy about the possibility of producing this powerful, emotional tale, she could not refuse. It aims to reach audiences of all different circumstances and backgrounds in order to shed light onto the millions upon millions of immigrants and refugees who flee to the United States in pursuit of a better life. Their dreams and desires for freedom are nurtured throughout Solidarity’s script and are staged as a reminder that immigration holds a strong significance in American history.
“The universality of this story will transcend a specific audience demographic, just like the characters in the film do,” reflected Jaëgy.
For Jaëgy, this story is one that the world needs to hear and it comes at an extremely important time in our society. For this reason, she is more motivated than ever to perfect every detail, be it small or large, and do justice to the hardships faced by individuals all over the world that lead lives similar to those depicted in the film. Her hope for the film is that it will remind people of the importance of allowing our similarities, hopes, and dreams to unite us, rather than letting our differences become an excuse to marginalize and dehumanize each other.
“Now more than ever, this story needs to be told. In a time of such divisiveness, of such hatred and fear, we need to hear stories that find strength in vulnerability and celebrate the dignity of working people. It draws from the idea that ‘the personal is political,’ by narrowing our lens onto two individuals — our two main characters,” told Jaëgy.
In dealing with such a thought-provoking, important script, Brown was determined to secure a producer that would allow the meaning of his script to shine in the brightest light possible. He was intent on selecting a producer that can share in his vision for the film and go above and beyond to make sure that each scene, character, set, costume, and more, would align flawlessly to make this film the success that it deserves to be. He knew that there was only one person he wanted for the job and that person was Jaëgy.
“Annick is, hands down, the best producer I've had the pleasure of working with. In my professional experience as a film director, writer, editor and production company owner working on dozens of projects over more than a decade, I can say with complete confidence that Annick's professional producing abilities, problem solving capacity, passion for her work, and collaborative spirit is unparalleled. Her contribution to film has and will continue to have a vital impact for the cultural and public life of audiences all over the world. She conducts herself with the highest level of professionalism and would be a terrific asset to any film company or institution. For these reasons and more, I hired her as the Producer on my feature film Solidarity, and I am confident that she will not let me down,” noted Brown.
In order to achieve their goals for Solidarity, Jaëgy intends to feverishly pursue every avenue involved in making it a true success. With that, she intends to help raise funds, attract investors, select a strong cast and crew, and much more. Her scope is large, the pressure is high, and she is motivated beyond belief to show Brown that he made the right decision in bringing her on board. To date, Solidarity has earned rank as a Sundance Film Festival Screenwriters Lab Finalist and is scheduled to go into production in 2018. Keep your eyes peeled for when this film premieres on the big screen and soak in the experience of witnessing Jaëgy’s expertise in full effect.