# A Recent White House Press Secretary Has a New Job: Film Producer (Exclusive)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/a-recent-white-house-press-secretary-has-a-new-job-film-producer-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-10-29T13:18:35+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T04:57:16+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/white-house-press-secretary-job-jean-pierre-who-is-1236742457/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Karine Jean-Pierre is producing an indie wine-country thriller.
- Terroir is targeting a $3 million to $5 million budget.
- Filming is planned in Chile during harvest season.

## Summary

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is moving into film production, joining indie director Jesse Harris on Terroir, a thriller set in the wine industry. The role draws on her experience communicating ideas and building relationships, and marks a new direction after about 20 years in politics.

The film follows a vineyard worker and a wine critic as they uncover secrets at a renowned vineyard. Harris is seeking a budget of $3 million to $5 million and hopes to attract prominent cast members; filming is planned for March in Chile, during harvest season. He sees the story as combining commercial suspense with themes of class and power, including the industry’s reliance on low-paid migrant labour.

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