Since her 1998 film debut in Jay Craven's A STRANGER IN THE KINGDOM, Jordan Bayne has left a powerful and lasting impression in her films, bringing a unique and versatile presence to very different roles. Bayne’s range has won her comparisons to such diverse and great actors as Meryl Streep and James Dean. Bayne had an award nominated turn in the independent film UNDER HELLGATE BRIDGE with Dominick Chianese and Vincent Pastore where one critic noted, “Jordan Bayne proves that true strength lies in vulnerability.” She has also starred across from Martin Sheen and Ernie Hudson in A STRANGER IN THE KINGDOM and with Sheen again in MERCY OF THE SEA. Her television career started with Showtime's POLTERGEIST-THE LEGACY and she has also been seen on LAW & ORDER. Her first role in the theatre landed her onstage with James Gandolfini and Marisa Tomei in the Naked Angels production of SUMMER WINDS.

Bayne is making a name for herself as a writer and filmmaker. Her first film ARGO, starring Jordana Spiro [My Boys, Must Love Dogs] is an intensely emotional portrayal of two lost souls who impact one another in unexpected ways. ARGO played the festival circuit worldwide screening at the Napa/Sonoma Film Festival, NewFilmMakers, Soho House and Sedona among others, and racked up awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

As a writer Bayne’s first installation of a trilogy of shorts FRAGMENTS: No. 1 is being produced in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil in May 2009 with Oz Productions.

Bayne is currently in pre-production on her next two short films POETIC LICENSE as well as THE SEA IS ALL I KNOW.

-- Anthony Gutierrez, Festival Director, Independent Film Festival of North Texas