Jamie Jirak

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Location
Los Angeles, California
School
Columbia College Chicago
Expertise
Movie Franchises, Awards Season, Vampire Media
  • Jamie performed comedy and wrote multiple produced plays in Chicago before moving to LA to pursue a career in entertainment journalism.
  • She co-hosts two film and television podcasts: "Phase Hero" and "Love in the Time of Hydra."
  • Jamie is a moderator who has led panels for "Agents of SHIELD," "X-Men '97," and more.

Experience

Jamie Jirak's career began with Buzzfeed in 2017, and she started freelancing for /Film a year later. She was soon hired as a full-time staff writer for ComicBook.com, where she spent the next six years writing reviews and news articles in addition to interviewing talent and co-hosting a Marvel podcast. Jamie's return to /Film marks a new era of freelancing, so keep an eye out for her work on multiple sites, including That Hashtag Show. She also loves attending conventions and has been seen on panels at the San Diego Comic-Con, LA Comic Con, and WonderCon. Jamie loves nothing more than watching movies, so be sure to follow her on Letterboxd (@JamieJirak).

Education

Jamie graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's degree in film and video with a focus on critical studies.

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