In 2021 Jessica was selected for a one year intensive playwrighting program mentored by acclaimed Australian playwright, Donna Abela. During which, she developed her play adaptation of the young adult novel Bro, by Helen Chebatte, and showcased for industry representatives.
One Punch / Writer and Director / Short and Sweet (Top 80)1st Place, Judge’s Choice; 2nd Place, People’s Choice
Going Down (10 min play) / Writer / Short & Sweet (Selected for Top 80)
Friend Request (10 min play) / Writer / Short & Sweet (Top 80) 3rd Place, Judge’s Choice
Elements Inc. (10 min play) / Writer and Director / Short & Sweet (Top 80)
The Great Escape (10 min play) / Writer / Short & Sweet (Wildcard)
I Miss You (10 min play) / Writer / Short & Sweet (Short listed)
“Jessica’s unique material and her clever approach to writing material for our audience of 9 – 12 year olds really resonated… my editorial team… agreed that it was on point and henceforth approved it for publication. Jessica has since provided another two equally impressive articles, which we have been proud to publish. It has been a pleasure to deal with Jessica and I look forward to working with her well into the future.” Aimi Holmes – Editor in Chief – Just Kidding & Just Kidding Junior Magazine. (Just Kidding is Australia's highest circulating kids magazine as audited by AMAA)
“It was a similar story in the People’s Choice... from talented young writer Jessica Fallico’s joyous comedy ‘The Great Escape’, about a bowl of fruit’s desperate desire to escape an impending fruit Salad.”
(Short and Sweet, Wildcard votes)