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Summary

Jordyn is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, storyteller and creative. Through her creative endeavors, she aims to reclaim the female narrative on screen and amplify the voices of women in the outdoor industry.

Education

Chapman University
AUG 2015MAY 2019

B.F.A. Documentary Filmmaking

  • Minor: Computer Science
  • Magna Cum Laude

Filmography

We are like Waves (2022) | 12min

Director | Producer | Cinematographer | Editor

We Are Like Waves is an intimate look into how surfing changes Sanu’s life, documenting the struggles and breakthroughs of becoming one of the first female Sri Lankan surfers. Released February 2022 with the Los Angeles Times.

  • Surfalorus Film Festival - Emerging Filmmaker Award
  • Santa Fe Independent Film Festival - Best documentary short
  • Santa Barbara International  Film Festival
  • No Man's Land Film Festival
  • Women's Surf Film Festival
  • Coast Film Festival
  • Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
  • Kendal Mountain Film Festival
  • Florida Surf Film Festival
  • Lookout Wild Film Festival
  • Oceanside International Film Festival
  • Gutsy Girls Film Tour
Ability (2021) | 10 min

Director | Producer | Cinematographer

Ability shares the story of Team USA Paracyclist Clara Brown, exploring the obstacles she faces in pursuit of athletic greatness as a walking quadriplegic, and shifting the para-athlete narrative.

  • Maine Outdoor Film Festival
  • Bicycle Film Festival
Of The Sea (2019) | 12 min

Director | Producer | Editor

An ocean minded Vietnam refugee and activist uses her eco-friendly bikini brand as a voice for positive environmental change to preserve the natural world for future generations.

  • NFFTY - Audience Award, Jury Award Nomination
  • Surfalorus Film Festival - Emerging Filmmaker Award
  • Santa Fe Independent Film Festival - Best NM documentary short
  • Huntington Beach Film Festival - Best surf short
  • Coast Film Festival
  • Save the Waves Film Festival
  • Catalina Film Festival
  • Sunshine Coast Surf Film Festival
  • San Pedro International Film Festival
  • Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
  • Ringerike International Youth Film Festival
  • Key West International Film Festival
  • Action! International Film Festival
  • 2019 American Society of Cinematographers Richard H. Kline Student Heritage Award Nomination
High Tide (2019) | 9 min

Director | Producer | Co-Editor

High Tide is a documentary film which shines light on the nuclear crisis at San Onofre through the lens of the surfing community. In particular, it follows the family of San Onofre activist, Sarah Brady, and her family connection to this special surf break.

Salt Inspired (2018) | 2 min

Director | Producer | Cinematographer | Editor

A film that dives into the mind of a free diver, Kristina Zalewski.

  • Patagonia Film Festival
  • Flying Broom International Film Festival
  • Voices from the Waters International Traveling Film Festival
Running On Pink (2018) | 10 min

Director | Producer | Cinematographer | Co-Editor

A film that looks at the benefits that sports can have for young girls, particularly on their self-confidence and body-image.

  • Lone Star Film Festival
She Who Questions (2017) | 14 min

Director | Producer | Cinematographer

A second generation Sikh Scottish woman struggles against her conservative Indian culture to help other Sikh women adjust to Western society. The film explores the controversies of a people belonging to a religion based on equality and a culture based on patriarchy.

  • 45th Annual Student Academy Awards Semi-Finalist
Tigerstyle (2017) | 10 min

Director | Producer | Cinematographer | Co-Editor

Member of popular hip hop duo prioritizes his family and faith above all else, but it is challenged to find a balance between these aspects of his life and his career.

  • Santa Barbara International Film Festival
  • CAAMFest
  • 41st Asian American International Film Festival
  • Docuwest Documentary Film Festival

Film Experience

The Inertia Films Manager
Spring 2017Present

The Inertia

  • Oversee and create video content targeted at narrative storytelling unique to the surf, mountain, and health spaces.
Director + Cinematographer
March 2018Present

Freelance

  • Create visuals in the commercial, documentary, and narrative spaces. 
Associate Producer
June 2018Present

Hues Of Blue Productions

  • Research & development.
  • Create film materials for marketing and pitches.
  • Design and create treatments and one sheets.
Production Intern
January 2019March 2019

Stept Studios

  • Assist producer with pitch creation, distribution, and creative strategy.
  • Assist with pre-production materials, location permitting, and prop sourcing.
  • Help with media distribution in regards to press releases, festival applications, and brand research.
  • Perform administration tasks such as booking travel, managing receipts, and tracking shipments .

Awards & Nominations

  • Semi-finalist 45th Annual Student Academy Awards 
  • No Man's Land Film Festival - Fem Wow Award (Best all-female production)
  • 2019 American Society of Cinematographers Richard H. Kline Student Heritage Award Nomination
  • NFFTY 2019 - Audience Award, Jury Award Nomination
  • Surfalorus Film Festival 2019 - Emerging Filmmaker Award, Best Short
  • Huntington Beach Film Festival 2019 - Best documentary short
  • Santa Fe Independent Film Festival 2019 - Best NM documentary short

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