Mormons are having a moment

in the cultural zeitgeist.

However, there is a fairly wide discrepancy between authentic Mormon stories, and the fetishization portrayed on reality television, or the hyper-fixation of violence in documentaries and podcasts. Written by Jordan Iver, a former member of the LDS Church, Iver brings nuance, levity and a well of personal depth to a story that could easily be bastardized into lackluster content. In a time where people are living vicariously through their iPhones, salivating for a glimpse into the Mormon experience, JACK is here to bridge that gap between fantasy and reality.

When a Mormon tradwife's picture-perfect marriage starts to erode due to a covert pornography addiction, she must determine if she can have the pleasure she ultimately desires, with or without God.

When I was sixteen years-old, I slow danced to Christina Perri’s, “A Thousand Years” with someone that I thought was going to be my husband for eternity.

He was on the cusp of adulthood, and a fledgling missionary. He had a last name for a first name, donned checkered Vans, and said if I didn’t like “The Smiths”, that I didn’t know real music, and probably never would. What can I say? His side-swept bangs sent a tingle down my teenage spine. So when my beloved was called to serve his mission in Florida, an entire coast away, I dutifully promised to pen weekly letters, and wait for him. I was a good Mormon girl, that is, until I found out he had already asked another girl with the same name to wait for him so they could be married instead. I (gently) kicked him to the curb. What I didn’t kick, however, was my shame.

Cut to fourteen years later. On one mediocre March afternoon, I opened up Final Draft, and started typing. Subconsciously, I was thinking about my relationship to the Mormon church, which I officially parted ways with at the age of twenty-two. Yet somehow, at thirty, I have still not shaken my shame from it. Nobody around me in church ever spoke about these bodies we had, except for the fact that they were put on earth to be purified, or punished. For the greater part of two decades, I was instructed to smother my skin in fabric, as to not tempt the Sunday school boys, or my teachers. As young women, how were we expected to bare children without knowing what (or where) our own clits were? I had so many questions. I still have them today. JACK was written from this place: from a thirty year-old woman careening back into the corners of her mind, wondering what her life could have looked like if she did what she was supposed to do. Would she have been happy? I don’t know.

I used to think that writing was a way for me to escape, but with JACK, I firmly believe writing is the only way I can learn to know myself again — to love myself again.

— Jordan Iver, Creator

While JACK is deeply personal in scope, it is being built by artists and craftspeople with years of experience bringing ambitious stories to life across every stage of production.

What unites us is a shared belief that the most powerful stories emerge from specificity. JACK may be rooted in one woman's experience with faith, shame, desire, and performance, but its themes are universal. Our goal is to create a proof of concept that feels cinematic, emotionally honest, and capable of demonstrating the larger vision of the series.

MICAELA WITTMAN, SISTER SLADE HENDERSON

Micaela is starring opposite Julia Fox and Ashley Moore in the SXSW premiering film, PERFECT, (announced by Variety and THR). She was discovered by Hedi Slimane for V Magazine's "Next Generation of Cinema Stars" series after supporting in the Netflix Original SHIRLEY from Oscar-winning director John Ridley. Her film, REMY & ARLETTA, based on the best-selling book, received a US theatrical release following its Cannes and Outfest screenings. She has recurred/guest-starred on MODERN FAMILY, TEEN WOLF, SPEECHLESS, A.P. BIO, & more. Next, she leads an ensemble cast including Jon Bass, Elsie Hewitt, Marc Rebillet, and Truman Hanks in the dramedy, WE'RE ALREADY THERE. She maintains an active presence on TikTok, accumulating over 12 million views. She has modeled for CELINE, Armani, and Tory Burch, and has been profiled by magazines including Wonderland, FLAUNT, Numéro, V, Schön, and Coveteur.

JORDAN IVER, CREATOR

Jordan is a multi-hyphenate artist, and a graduate of the USC School of Dramatic Arts. A proud member of Actors' Equity Association, her first screenplay, Sister, was a semi-finalist for the 2022 Sundance Screenwriters Lab. Her stories have been regarded by Plan B Entertainment, Stay Gold Features, PageBoy Productions, The Road Theatre Co., Anti-Gravity Academy and more. Iver is the founder of Honeycomb Productions, a queer-led collective that aims to elevate the stickiness in the sweetness of storytelling.

YASLYNN RIVERA, EP + DIRECTOR

Yaslynn is a director, producer, and writer drawn to the surreal and the sacred. Her work in film, television, music videos, and live performance threads a set of preoccupations: dark comedy, morality, mysticism, and ancestral memory. The past year has seen her co-write and direct 10 Til Midnight for Snoop Dogg and direct the Late Bloomer visual album for King Isis (Dirty Hit). Additional recent directing credits include projects with Blk Odyssy (Empire) and Dani Offline (Mad About You), and she is a recipient of the Panavision New Filmmaker Program Grant. Queer, iconoclast, and raised in a spiritual Puerto Rican household, Yaslynn trained at Emerson College and cut her teeth on set before spending the past several years inside the rooms that shape American television.

POPPY SHAW, PRODUCER

As the founder of Calcott Films, an independent production house, Poppy bridges the gap between high-profile creative vision and practical execution. Her portfolio features collaborations with major names like Wiz Khalifa, Becky G, and Snoop Dogg. Poppy possesses a rare, end-to-end perspective, shaped by her firsthand experience across the entire production ecosystem, ensuring efficient collaboration from initial concept to final wrap. She is an alumna of Chapman University's Dodge College of Film & Media Arts.

ARTHUR de LARROCHE, PRODUCER

Arthur is a filmmaker with a proven track record of launching distinct, critically acclaimed projects. His latest feature, Perfect, starring Julia Fox, recently made its festival debut at SXSW to stellar reviews before being acquired by Visit Films for worldwide distribution. His debut feature, Clairevoyant, a viral cult-classic rockumentary, was praised as “uproarious and poignant” by RogerEbert.com critics. Additional credits include the upcoming comedy-drama We're Already There (starring Truman Hanks, Jon Bass, Elsie Hewitt, and Marc Rebillet) and Remy & Arletta, which secured CAA representation following premieres at Outfest and Austin Film Festival. The film currently maintains a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

ERICK TURCIOS, DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Erick's work has been featured in Vogue and GQ, and he has collaborated with brands including Target, Tidal, McDonald's, Calpak, and Dermalogica. Recent film credits include 10 Til Midnight (Snoop Dogg) and Freakier Friday (2025). He is a member of IATSE Local 600.

BEATRICE CEREZO, PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Beatrice brings over a decade of production, visual design, and fabrication experience across union and independent productions. A collaborator of veteran filmmakers from pitch to execution, her film and television credits include Propeller (2026), Unstoppable (2025), St. Denis Medical, and History of the World: Part II. She was a chosen participant for Netflix's Access Program for Entertainment Key Art Design in partnership with Otis College and is a member of IATSE Local 800.

AURORA NISHEVCI, COMPOSER

Aurora "Rora" Nishevci is the keyboardist, vocalist, primary arranger, and composer for the acclaimed British indie rock band The Last Dinner Party. Holding a Master's degree in Composition from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, she is responsible for much of the band's orchestral and baroque-rock sensibility. Her work on JACK brings a distinctive blend of grandeur, femininity, and emotional complexity to the score.

NATHEN DURASAMY, COMPOSER

Nathen serves as a scoring assistant to Segun Akinola (Doctor Who) and has contributed music to Kingdom with David Attenborough, the 2025 Brit Awards, and The Last Dinner Party's forthcoming album From The Pyre. His work combines cinematic scale with emotional intimacy, making him a vital voice in JACK's sonic world.

NATHAN D. LEE, SOUND DESIGNER

Nathan is an editor and sound designer whose work spans narrative film and experimental storytelling. Film credits include Larry Gelwix: No Regrets and The Tomb of Nosferatu. His editorial approach focuses on rhythm, tension, and psychological immersion, helping shape JACK's unique blend of comedy, discomfort, and desire.

JACK is an independently produced proof of concept, and every dollar pledged will go directly toward bringing the project to life. Our goal is to create a cinematic, festival-worthy piece that showcases the tone, world, and potential of the larger series. Your contribution will go towards:

More than anything, your support gives us the opportunity to tell a story that is rarely seen on screen: one that explores faith, desire, shame, and womanhood with honesty, humor, and compassion. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to making JACK a reality.