Jena English
Creative
Phone:
310-722-0722
Email:
Address:
4646 Don Lorenzo Dr. Unit F, Los Angeles, CA 90008
A Bit About Me
A media professional with two decades of design, production, and education experience, and a variety of expertise including video production, photography, graphic design, print production, and screenwriting.
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My software experience is long and broad. I am proficient at Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, and inDesign and basic skills in After Effects, Adobe Animate, Avid and Audition. I have producing and assistant director experience as well as a stills photographer.
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As a freelance graphic designer, I have worked on print projects for clients such as Toyota and Lexus, E! Networks, WSS, Oscar Mayer, Kraft Foods, Kraco Auto Accessories, and United Way L.A.
Education
August 2019 – August 2021
September 1993 – June 1997
MFA Film and Television Production with concentrations in cinematography and screenwriting from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles
Bachelor’s Degree in Art with a concentration in Photography and Digital Imaging from Spelman College in
Atlanta, GA
Work Experience
July 2021
"La Greñuda" a short film Written and Directed by Denise Diaz
Role: Gaffer
January 2021 – May 2021
"Validation" a web series Written and Directed by Jena English
Roles: Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Costumes, Producer
February 2021 – March 2021
"The Promposal" a short film Written and Directed by Traci Carter-Holsey
Role: Cinematographer
September 2021 – November 2021
"Unvarnished" a television series proof of concept Written and Directed by Matthew Alexander
Role: Cinematographer
April 2021
"El Encuentro" a short film Written and Directed by Nayir Icela Ruiz
Role: Gaffer
May 2021 – June 2021
"Mistress Candy" a short film Written and Directed by Matthew Alexander
Role: Cinematographer
May 2021 – June 2021
"Hearing You Breathe" a short musical Written and Directed by Matthew Alexander
Role: Cinematographer
Who-Rae Australia (now Kraco), Westlake village, CA
Role: Visual innovations coordinator
Tasks: editing and creation of packaging for auto accessories and car air fresheners; design of sun shades for clients such as Walmart, Target, and Auto Zone
Kraco/Auto Expressions, Moorpark, CA
Role: Production Artist/Product designer
Tasks: editing and creation of packaging for auto accessories and car air fresheners; design of sun shades for clients such as Walmart, Target, and Auto Zone
"The Man Who Couldn't" a feature film Written and Directed by Jena Brandon Wilson
Roles: Co-story, Producer, 1st Assistant Director, Sound Editor/Mixer
ITP Strategic in Torrance, CA
Role: Art Director
Tasks: publication design (automotive and electronic clients); art direction of brochures, project estimates, design of sales presentations; interactive design; photo editing
CurAnt Communications in Los Angeles, CA
Role: Art Director
Tasks: publication design; photo shoot assignments; Illustration commissioning; cover concept and 4 color layout, photo editing; creation and placement of advertising; budget management​
March 2014 – September 2014
December 2012 – August 2013
January 2004 – December 2004
October 2014 – June 2015
"Sepulveda" a feature film Written and Directed by Jena English and Brandon
Roles: Co-writer, Co-director, Cinematographer, Editor
May 2001– Jan 2003
February 1999 – May 2000
March 1998 – March 1999
PPG Advertising in Santa Monica, CA
Role: Assistant Art Director
Tasks: design assistant duties such as iterations, print production for ads, and outdoor for retail clients.
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"The Firing Squad" a feature film Directed by Tim Story
Roles: Stills photographer, PR and marketing
July – August 1996
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