ABOUT

A black-and-white photo of a man with glasses, a beard, and a bald head sitting against a distressed wall with holes and cracks.

Jesse Gustafson is a writer, director, and narrative strategist whose work spans feature film, AAA video games, and branded content. His work is driven by a belief that great stories begin with character and endure through emotional truth.

His feature work has screened internationally, and his thesis film, DAY 39, was nominated for the Student Academy Award. As a writer and narrative designer, he has contributed to major Ubisoft franchises including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six, and Splinter Cell.

A U.S. Army veteran, Jesse holds an MFA in Screenwriting from Columbia University and has worked across film, games, theater, and emerging media.