Jenny Hinkey

Jenny Hinkey’s filmography is a wild little ride if you’re into variety. First up, there’s Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024)—that one’s got this magical, almost trippy vibe. It’s based on the classic children’s book, so you’ve got Harold, this kid who draws his own world with a purple crayon. Basically, whatever he sketches, boom, it’s real. He goes on these bizarre adventures, and the whole thing is kind of a love letter to imagination, with a few twists thrown in for people who didn’t grow up reading the book. The animation’s slick, but there’s a real heart to it—not just visual sugar. Then there’s Uglies (2024), which is a total flip from Harold. Adapted from the YA novel, you’ve got this dystopian world where everyone gets forced into cosmetic surgery at sixteen to fit society’s idea of perfection. Our main character, Tally, is about to go under the knife but starts questioning the whole system. It’s got that messy, coming-of-age energy, with a solid dose of rebellion, tech gone wild, and moral questions about beauty standards. Honestly, lots of action and angst—think Hunger Games but with more lip gloss and existential dread. And then The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021)—that’s a biopic, but not your average stuffy one. Jessica Chastain transforms into Tammy Faye Bakker, the infamous televangelist, with all the mascara and drama you could hope for. The movie cracks open the glitzy, weird world of 1980s religious broadcasting, but also gets personal, digging into Tammy’s struggles, faith, scandals, and her complicated marriage. It’s campy sometimes, heartbreaking at others. Jenny Hinkey’s work jumps genres, but she’s always got her fingerprints all over the project—never boring, that’s for sure.