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Concept development
Scriptwriting for video and podcasts
Pre-to-post project management
Video consulting from 0 to 1 and beyond
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Rho - fintech, startup
BoldVoice- education, startup
Adrenaline Films - agency
Akins Parker - agency -
“As a producer in the audio/podcast space, I've found that much of the job can be taught, but creative intuition is a matter of "you have it or you don't." Jess has it. She is an expert storyteller whose skills and talent transcend mediums. Jess has an incredibly eye for creative direction, whether she's functioning solo or as part of a team. She innately understands how to craft story for its designated audience. Most importantly, Jess is a joyful and passionate person who brings 110% to each and every project.”
- Jennifer Walker Kline, Sr. Creative Executive, Wondery
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End-to-end creative development
Crew, talent and client management
Blocking
Seasoned interviewer with celebrities, executives, and the camera-shy
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Greeting from Queertown: Orlando | Watermark Media | documentary feature
Restaurants on the Radar | Hearst Television | OOO unscripted
Starting Up | Rho | brand film series -
“Jess is fantastic to work with. She is professional, efficient, and creative. We worked together on a limited series and she and her team did a wonderful job. They found great talent and locations, and ultimately delivered great television.”
- Catherine Laserwitz, VP, Creative Lead, Hearst
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Commercial + Documentary DP
Proficient operator in the field (handheld, run-and-gun) + studio (dolly, lighting, greenscreen)
Licensed drone operator
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Ryan Lochte’s Last Try | Sports Illustrated | documentary short
S’more Time to Share | Wyndham Destinations | Addy™- winning commercial
House of Lilac | Microsoft | brand film -
“Jess is an amazing DP with a great eye and creative passion. Not only does she make things work, but she makes things amazing. Jess is a go-to for helping to make your vision stand out.”
- Patrick Hartz, VP, Production & Development, Spinboi Films
I’d love to get to know you. Here’s a bit about me:
I’m an Addy™ & Telly™ award-winning director + cinematographer.
I’ve concepted, shot, and directed work for Fortune 500s, scrappy startups, and everything in between.My favorite lane is docu-style, intimate stories.
Short-form pieces zoomed into culture, the arts and marginalized voices. Nothing satisfies me more than taking an untold story from the margins and bringing it into the light.I’ve filmed everyday people, celebrities, and camera-shy execs and made all of them feel human on screen.
Relationship-building is baked into how I direct.I speak two languages: Film crew and client.
I’ve put boots on the ground in traditional production and pitched with in-house brand teams, so I can bridge the creative and strategic.I’m camera-agnostic and results-focused.
Arri, Sony, RED, Canon, drones - you name it, I’ve shot with it. But I’ll always pick tools based on what best fits the project. If it serves your story, I have a Sony FX3 kit.I run kind, clear, and efficient sets.
That means prep is dialed, timelines respected, and crew treated like people. (A low-drama, high-output energy.)I’m based in NYC, but I’ve worked all over the world.
Need to travel? Great, my travel kit could always use new stickers.
Clients have called me “dialed in,” an “absolute pleasure to work with”, a “creative who just gets it,” and a “dog-whisperer”.
That last one might not be relevant.
If you’re here looking for a director, DP, or creative partner for a brand film, doc, or commercial -
Hi. 👋
Let’s talk. I’m happy to share a capabilities deck or just hop on a call to see if we’re the right fit.
