Washington, DC, USA
$300 - $600 / Day
Request QuoteMy name is Jesse Medalia Strauss, multimedia producer, videographer, video editor, photographer, and documentarian. I have a Master’s degree in Political Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Arts from American University. I grew up in New York City’s Upper West Side, where I developed a passion for filmmaking, media, and politics. Right now I am trying to combine all of these interests into a career that will allow me to fight for causes and foster positive change.
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Produced for Forward Frame Media
Forward Frame Media is a cutting edge, comprehensive media company focused on progressive issues and campaigns. By telling a truly compelling human story we can get your message to the masses and push your cause FORWARD past the finish line.
Produced for Better Markets
The money, might and influence of Wall Street are regularly deployed across Washington to prevent any attempt to put safeguards back in place to protect the American people and get finance back to supporting the real economy, not threaten it. With your continued support and engagement, we can counter the power, might and influence of Wall Street and build on the progress we’ve made. (Cinematograph
A 1 minute excerpt of my Master's thesis. “I Approve this Message” bridges the gap between the public that is subjected to political ads and the ad makers themselves. The film goes through the logic behind political ads, the persuasive techniques used and how the ad makers break people’s resistance towards watching them and being affected by them. (Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor)
Produced for C.Fox Communications
We asked families and children that Lollipop Kids Foundation serves a simple question: how do you wish people would treat you? Or, how do you wish people would treat your child or sibling living with a disability? Here’s what they said. Also featured in the Washington Post. (Cinematographer, Editor)
Our Shining City explores the issue of income inequality. What it is, why it is a problem, what causes it and how it affects us and our society. (Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor)
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