Jerry Wright
MA Media Producing Class of 2027
Hometown: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Jerry (Jay) Wright is a man who struggles to sit still for long. Born in in San Antonio, TX, he has lived everywhere from Germany to South Korea and Jordan. He calls his family's city of Pine Bluff, AR, home, where he says you will find some of the best dominoes players and fried catfish. Jay has over a decade of experience as a commercial and film actor, appearing in a dozen short and feature films including, 'Whiskey Sour,' currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
He has worked as a print and digital model, podcast and short film producer, director and screenwriter. Currently he is a Booking Producer for FOX and spends his spare time developing independent film and multi-media projects. He is currently in production on an audiobook entitled, 'The Thin White Line,' a narrative experience that he hopes will push the audio space forward. Outside of filmmaking, writing and performing on stage, Jay loves seeking out creative/adventurous communities to learn and build with. Jay's ultimate goal is to open a production studio to provide a platform for bold, unconventional storytellers from minority groups across the world.
Why are you pursuing the MA Media Producing?
I am pursuing a MA in Media Producing because I have fallen in love with creatives and being able to showcase their skills. There are few things more joyous than finding a writer, actor, painter, dancer, singer… (insert whatever incredible talent you desire) … and being able to help them share their gift with an audience. Obtaining an MA in Media Producing not only connects me with so many great artistic minds and sharpens my skills as a creative producer, but also affords me an opportunity to become part of an incredibly diverse, vibrant and talented NYU community.