A DGA award-winning filmmaker, Jacqui Barcos specializes in developing fresh, socially impactful content for global markets. Her most recent project, Shadowland was honored as a "Hot Property" at Content London. Developed in association with Athena Pictures and Executive Produced by Starlings Television and Ben Silverman, this elevated crime drama explores the impact of wildlife crime in South Africa and is based on the true-life exploits of two of the world's top wildlife crime operatives. Barcos also created the historical drama TV series, The Amazons with Fred Fuchs (Godfather 3, Tudors) and Jennifer Warren (Night Moves, Slap Shot) as Executive Producers.  Barcos is currently in development on several international formats including The Nightingale Report, a TV series that explores the dark side of investigative journalism. She is also collaborating with two world-class Neuroscientists on a grounded sci-fi thriller, Love & Neural Dust, which delves into the fascinating world of Neurotech. 

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In 2023 Barcos partnered with Slated to package and produce her animated feature, Central Park Tale, The project will be directed by Daniel Jeannette (Happy Feet, Where the Wild Things Are) and produced in Montreal by Mikros (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Sherlock Gnomes). Barcos was honored as a PGA Diversity Fellow to develop the project.

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A twenty-five year industry veteran, Barcos attended USC film school where her short film, Mala Sangre won a DGA award. She has worked for such companies as Francis Ford Coppola’s Commercial Pictures/American Zoetrope and Miramax Films. Barcos is the co-founder of Salon for Global Content, a creative collective dedicated to global content creators, and is a founding Emeritus Board Member of the Alliance of Women Directors.