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Filmmaker Jia Wertz pursues stories that explore the conflict between institutional systems and individuals victimized by those institutions in the name of protecting the social order. She is currently investigating the vagaries and inconsistencies of the American Criminal Justice system through the story of Jeffrey Deskovic and other exonerees to have their freedom restored at the cost of irreparable damage to their minds, relationships and families.


In addition, Jia is a featured writer for Forbes, and the Founder and fashion designer of Studio 15. Jia is from Calgary, Alberta and lives in New York City with her husband and son and is a graduate of the New York Film Academy. “Conviction” is her debut film.

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Filmmaker Jia Wertz pursues stories that explore the conflict between institutional systems and individuals victimized by those institutions in the name of protecting the social order.

  • Year
    2020
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States