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web series, which is the adaption of some of the installments of the book series, and her feature film, B.A.D.D., adapted from her book, Foster and that Bad, B.A.D.D., Bully. In addition, Ross has been a member of the Black Playwrights Initiative at the Black Ensemble Theater since 2010.
Jil first put pen to paper in 2003 to write funny and entertaining books for her children with a moral message when she couldn’t find relevant ones.
Jil has screened and received banners and awards from over ten film festivals and wins from The International Black Film Festival, The Martha’s Vineyard Black Comedy Festival, and The Branson Film Festival. Jil has placed at Austin Film Fest for her screenplay of B.A.D.D. for the Scholastic Family Film Contest and round three placement for an adult concept sitcom for B.E.T.’s Cre8 Contest.
Jil has directed but prefers writing to help flush out the stories he conjures in her head.
She holds an M.A. in Education from U.I.C. In 2017, she graduated from the Film School at the Second City, Chicago. The consummate student continues to write with the Second City Conservatory and the Black Ensemble to keep current and strengthen her craft.
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B.A.D.D. (2023)
Good Stuff!
The film introduces characters not included in the book, making the storyline even more fun. Ross does an excellent job of retelling this story in an active voice that tweens can relate to. B. A. D. D. Was filmed in recognizable locations throughout the Chicagoland area, which reads like a trivia game. See how many places you recognize. The cast is spirited and keeps the story going at an exciting pace. This film is highly recommended for families seeking good, clean, moral-based films for their family. We need more like this. I hope to see more of these types of films made in the upcoming months and years.