Jesse ford

A Metro Detroit native with a background in corporate finance, transitioned into film production by merging his business acumen with his passion for the arts. In 2018, he founded WTP Pictures, a production company focused on fostering creative collaboration with a roster of like-minded Directors’ and artists. Jesse brings a solutions-oriented approach and a “we can do this” mindset to his work with creatives, agencies, and stakeholders to make original content across all mediums. Previously serving as co-founder and Executive Producer at The Work (2010–2018), a content studio specializing in commercials and branded content for the automotive industry.

Recent and notable projects include: KODAK SuperXX (2026) starring Kelly Marie Tran and David Dastmalchian, Haunted Heist (2025) starring Tiffany Haddish and Lil Rel Howery, Mr. Crocket (2024) starring Jerrika Hinton and Elvis Nolasco, The Mill (2023), a sci-fi film that debuted on Hulu ranking in the Global Top 15, and Revolution: GMC HUMMER EV (2022), a documentary on The History Channel and Hulu. Jesse currently has multiple documentaries, an IMAX film, and a scripted TV show in development.

Beyond film, Jesse is passionate about music, mid-century design, and travel hockey with his two sons.