ABOUT ME
Hi there! My name is Jada :)
I am a recent graduate of San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts with a focus on Television/Video Production.
I’ve had a passion for media and video production ever since taking my first production class in elementary school. Since then, I’ve strived to get all the experience I can in all things film, television, and media related as that’s where I hope my career takes me in the future. As I have gotten more experience, I grew a love for live studio/event productions, specifically in directing.
As a woman of mixed background, I want to see and be a part of a future with more and better representation for women, people of color, and all other underrepresented communities in media.
experience
Radio host - Fangirls on air
(August 2022 - December 2022)
Fangirls On Air was a KSFS Radio show at San Francisco State University during the Fall 2022 semester. I cohosted the show with two of my close friends every Tuesday from 2pm-3pm.
Every week my cohosts and I curated a playlist and talking points about a specific topic related to music we “fangirl” over. I created most of the social media promotions for our show every week and handled our social media (Instagram).
You can find archives of our past shows on the show’s website.
BECAFest is an annual live award show celebrating student work from the Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts department at San Francisco State University. I had the opportunity to be the assistant director of the live show, as well as the b-roll director for two segments.
As the show’s assistant director, I was in charge of calling lighting, audio, and playback cues during the live production, as well as substituting in for the director when they went on stage to accept an award. As the B-roll director, I helped organize the field productions for the b-roll scenes, and I created the storyboards and the shot lists for the scenes I directed. I worked with a small crew to film our two scenes in less than a day.
Working on this production has been one of my favorite experiences at San Francisco State University. My classmates and I put on this production within the span of one semester.
DirectoR - SFSYou Ep. 1 & 2
(January 2022 - May 2022)
SFSYou Episode 1 - “Campus Comeback” (Under SF S14EP1)
SFSYou Episode 5 - “Cinema” (Under SF S14EP5)
Kultivate Labs
Photo + Video Intern
(February 2022 - June 2022)
Filmed and photographed community events in the SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District of San Francisco
Created/edited promotional and recap videos for events and the company’s programs (Balay Kreative, Kapwa Gardens, and Seed Network)
Conducted and edited interviews with local artists, such as for Balay Kreative’s Women’s History Month social media campaign
Allied global marketing intern
(September 2021 - December 2021)
As a film marketing intern for Allied Global Marketing in San Francisco, I worked closely with account coordinators and publicists to research possible film screening guests and partners in the SF Bay Area. I then conducted outreach by delivering personalized pitches via cold-calling and email for three films, including Disney & Marvel’s Eternals (2021). I assisted in film screenings for five films including a 600 person Industrial Light & Magic screening of Warner Bros.’ Dune (2021) for the Mill Valley Film Festival. Along with that, I brainstormed potential promotional events and opportunities for four additional films, including 20th Century Studio’s West Side Story (2021).
My main highlight of this internship was getting the opportunity to work the world ‘green’ carpet premiere and afterparty of The Matrix Resurrections at the Castro Theater in San Francisco, CA. I was in charge of will call/promotional ticket distribution and a table holder.
Production assistant
Showtime’s Original Series - Super Pumped (November 2021)
As a set production assistant on Super Pumped, I assisted in general set PA duties instructed to me by Key PAs and AD’s. I locked up the sets and handled background talent.
SFSU Experimental college instructor
EXCO 301.18 - Women of Color in the Film Industry (Fall 2021)
In my fall 2021 semester at San Francisco State University, I created and taught my own online class titled ‘Women of Color in the Film Industry’ through SFSU’s Experimental College. I created this course to explore why women of color are often misrepresented, whitewashed, stereotyped, or sidelined in films. As a class, also examined the underrepresentation of women behind the scenes in Hollywood and how that plays a role in on-screen representation.
PA / 2nd 2nd assistant director
The Curse is Broken - Feature Film (May 2021 - August 2021)
Originally hired on as an unpaid PA, I was quickly promoted to 2nd 2nd Assistant Director for the feature film, The Curse is Broken, from 90th Avenue Film Productions. I carried out office and set production assistant duties as well as assist with location scouting, wardrobe, and the handling/organization/coordinating of background actors.
I worked closely with the director, Savina Hall, who tragically passed away while we were still filming this movie. The production cast & crew hopes to one day continue this film in her honor.
Background extra
(August 2019 - PRESENT)
I have acted as a background extra in productions across the Bay Area and Northern California for television shows such as:
- Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why (AUG 2019)
- Apple TV+’s Surface (NOV 2021)
- Showtime’s Super Pumped (NOV 2021)
- Amazon Prime’s I’m a Virgo (MAY 2022)
- Freaky Tales (DEC 2022)
BErkeley Community media intern
Berkeley, CA - TV Broadcasting Station (August - September 2017)
As an intern for Berkeley Community Media, I received training on cameras and lighting equipment. I also helped create and act in a short film for their 48 Hour Film Challenge.
Awards & Recognitions
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First place winner of SaberComp’s 2022 Popular Vote for the short film, Trials of a Jedi.
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Winner of the ‘Faculty Choice’ Award at BECAFest 2022 for my project, Distanced Learning.
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Awarded twice in Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 for being a great asset to two different stores with my attitude, initiative, and training of partners.
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Awarded for my achievement and excellence in the Television Broadcast Technology / Electronic Media Production I Program (May 2018)
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For maintaining a 4.0 GPA all semesters at San Francisco State University (2019-2022)
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For maintainting a 4.0+ GPA all semesters at James Logan High School (2015-2019)
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Awarded the Varsity Tennis Most Valuable Player two years in a row at James Logan High School (2016 & 2017)
