blue eyed cherokee films

blue eyed cherokee films is a film and television firm in New York City. Principal Filmmaker Jordan Bayne formed the company when she began developing the award winning short film ARGO. Jordan has an unbridled passion for making films that are original, meaningful, and is deeply committed to telling stories of consequence.

blue eyed cherokee films is dedicated to producing quality entertainment for the U.S. and international markets. Wanting to remain loyal to her European influences blue eyed cherokee films is actively developing content for the European market.

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 movies, 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 Ernie Hudson in A STRANGER IN THE KINGDOM and Martin Sheen 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 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 screening at the Napa/Sonoma Film Festival, NewFilmMakers, Soho House and Sedona among others, and racked up awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Bayne is in pre-production on her next short film POETIC LICENSE as well as preparing for THE SEA IS ALL I KNOW.