I’m a 20 year old film maker who loves bringing abstract ideas to screen. As artists it is our duty to tell the weird stories and stray from the comfortable. I have a history in music editing, composition, and performance so I hold a passion for Music Video making as well.

Jena Williams

I’m a 20 year old film maker who loves bringing abstract ideas to screen. As artists it is our duty to tell the weird stories and stray from the comfortable. I have a history in music editing, composition, and performance so I hold a passion for Music Video making as well.

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August 16, 2026

I’m a 20 year old film maker who loves bringing abstract ideas to screen. As artists it is our duty to tell the weird stories and stray from the comfortable. I have a history in music editing, composition, and performance so I hold a passion for Music Video making as well.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Director/Short Narrative Film at Video Production Club
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Directed in collaboration with another director and writer. Helped organize shoots. Established overall aesthetic and tone. Solved production problems and maintained morale on set.
Director/Music Video at Freelance Project
June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Directed and created visual concepts and aesthetics; scouted locations. Served as main camera operator, creating shots and framing. Co-edited camera work as well as cinematography/short narrative film elements.
Director/Short Narrative Film at Aftershocks College Movie Festival
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Directed, wrote, and served as cinematographer. Created visual aesthetic references and a shot list. Organized shoots and scouted locations. Created props.
Director/Short Narrative Film (College Movie Festival) at Hebreon College Movie Festival
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Created shot composition in collaboration with the director. Edited and balanced audio and music. Shot video using Blackmagic 4K with different lenses and filters, helping establish the overall visual aesthetic.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art/Media Production (expected) at University of Cincinnati
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2027
Certificate at University of Cincinnati
December 10, 2026 - December 1, 2027

Qualifications

Screenwriting Certificate
December 10, 2026 - December 1, 2027

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications
    TWINS - Music Video

    A project I directed as a film for a music video class, as well as to help a friend promote his new album.

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    The Honeysuckle Market

    I co-directed this short narrative for the Video Production club at the University of Cincinnati. A young girl deals with responsibility and love, hiding the fact that she sells drugs to make a living from her girlfriend.

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    Aftershocks - CMF Narrative Film

    Aftershocks was a short narrative film that I co-directed and co-wrote for a film festival. It tackles a woman dealing with skepticism of her religion after the loss of her baby in a fantastical way; she fights the demon that took her baby.

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