ABOUT US
Anesse Pictures is an independent production company based in LA.
Founded by writer-director Madelyn Wells, Anesse Pictures develops visually distinctive films that blend stylized worlds with emotionally grounded characters.
Alongside narrative filmmaking, Anesse Pictures collaborates across fashion, music, and commercial work, bringing the same cinematic perspective to every project.
FAQS
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Anesse means female donkey in French, or she-ass. “Anesse” is a representation of our mission - beautiful on the outside but unserious underneath.
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Madelyn Wells is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Born in London and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, her contrasting upbringings have shaped her sensibility and sense of humor. Madelyn double majored in Film & Media and Business Administration at UC Berkeley where she graduated with honors. Her thesis was on the politics of the female voice in AI, supervised by department chair Mary Ann Doane.
Prior to filmmaking full time, Madelyn worked as a strategy consultant specializing in technology, media, and telecom. Outside of filmmaking, loves improv, reading, and learning French.