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Jared Lawrence Hess (born July 18, 1979) and Jerusha Elizabeth Hess (née Demke, born May 12, 1980) are husband-and-wife American filmmakers known for their work on Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Nacho Libre (2006) and Gentlemen Broncos (2009), all of which they co-wrote and which were directed by Jared. (Nacho Libre was co-written with Mike White.) For their film Ninety-Five Senses, they were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. They also produced music videos for The Postal Service's third single, "We Will Become Silhouettes", and the Killers' Christmas charity single "Boots". Description above from the Wikipedia article Jared Hess, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jared Hess is an American filmmaker recognized for his unique comedic voice, often collaborating with his wife, Jerusha Hess, on projects that blend quirky characters and offbeat humor.
He is best known for directing the independent hits Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre.
Hess creates offbeat, deadpan comedies that emphasize eccentric characters and awkward social dynamics. Full list of credits on Mood.