
Jesse D.E. Young
Career at a glance
11Hallmark films
3 at Christmas
across 11 rated films
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
Everything Jesse has done for Hallmark, from The Vows We Keep (2021) right through to Hearts in the Game (2023).
Jesse’s signature
Across 11 films, Jesse frequently leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
- Christmas3 films
- small towns5 films
- a writer2 films
- second-chance romance4 films
- a hidden secret9 films
11
11 Hallmark movies over 3 years.
Roughly 3.7 a year, every year.
Known for
On-screen partners

Jesse’s most frequent on-screen partner is Donia Kash, with 2 films together.
Where Jesse fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Jesse keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 11 movies
Newest first2020s
11 films- 2023
Hearts in the GameCinematographer · Small Town6.3Weird 4/10 - 2023
Ms. Christmas Comes to TownCinematographer · Christmas6.8Weird 6/10 - 2023
The Cases of Mystery LaneCinematographer · Big City6.5Weird 3/10 - 2022
Autumn in the CityCinematographer · Big City6.2Weird 4/10 - 2022
The Journey AheadCinematographer · Small Town6.7Weird 3/10 - 2022
The Secrets of Bella VistaCinematographer · Rural/Farm6.6Weird 3/10 - 2021
A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of LoveCinematographer · Christmas6.1Weird 5/10 - 2021
A Little Daytime DramaCinematographer · Wedding Anniversary6.4Weird 3/10 - 2021
Advice to Love ByCinematographer · Big City5.8Weird 4/10 - 2021
Christmas in TahoeCinematographer · Christmas6.3Weird 3/10 - 2021
The Vows We KeepCinematographer · Wedding Anniversary6.2Weird 3/10
Jesse’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Jesse’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
Jesse’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Heather Hawthorn Doyle4 films
Most written by
- Jamie Pachino2 films
Who Jesse works with
The cast and crew Jesse keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.4 across 11 rated movies — each dot is one film.
