Bio

Writer, producer and director Jerry Rapp has been working professionally in the industry since attending the USC School of Cinematic Arts, with an emphasis in screenwriting.

Rapp’s first screenplay was acquired by Imagine Entertainment and has led to additional projects with Paramount, Universal, MGM, HBO and others.  He has produced television projects with HBO, Showtime, New Line TV, USA Network and PBS.

Rapp has directed and produced a number of award-winning short and feature films which have played in notable festivals, including the R&H Educational Film Series for Hypnotic/Universal.

Rapp's independent work includes the feature films Sand Trap, Moving Alan, Mojave Phone Booth. Gutshot Straight and Looking Glass. He is currently in development on the films Bonnie, State of Mind and The Monrovivans, and the series, The Poolies.

Rapp is the founder of Pangea Media Partners and recently launched the short film company Be Kind Films, celebrating acts of positivity. He is a longtime member of the WGA.