Albany, NY, USA
39 reviews$850 - $1500 / Day
Request a demoI'm a documentary filmmaker and producer / director with over 20 years experience creating emotionally resonant nonfiction films. Through my production company, Alita Films, I partner with nonprofits, brands, and publications to tell stories that build empathy, awareness, and action. I specialize in short-form cinematic storytelling, from conception and creative development, through complex production and meticulous editing, to final delivery. My process is grounded in collaboration and a commitment to empowering subjects. I'm inspired by the universalities in the human experience and the beauty found in the everyday. I'm based in upstate New York. See the work: alitafilms.com Let's collaborate: x Clients include: GE, Bank of America, The Nature Conservancy, International Committee of the Red Cross, Freedom to Marry Campaign, The Pew Charitable Trusts, National Geographic, PBS, MSNBC. Among others.
October • 2019
Jessica did incredible work for us with this project. We were crunched on time and having to adapt to changing situations, but Jessica stayed with it and got all the shots we needed and then some. We were incredibly grateful to have one of our best filmmakers on this piece and we look forward to working with her again soon.
July • 2016
Jessica was a pleasure to work with. The first delivered draft of her video was of professional quality and hardly required any changes, though she was willing and quick to make the requested revisions. I'd definitely recommend working with Jessica in the future.
December • 2016
Jessica is a total joy to work with & absolutely recommend her. She was precise, prompt, professional, diligent and she is a talented filmmaker. I will hire her again and again, for a multitude of reasons, but chief among them: she elevated the content.
Produced for NBCUniversal
Mississippi has the highest infant morality rate in the US. The main causes are linked to malnutrition and lack of access to healthcare information. Organizations like Cary Christian Center hope to improve the lives and odds of families by building relationships and providing mothers with guidance on health and nutrition. Because of this, Cary, MS has the lowest infant mortality rate in the state.
Produced for National Geographic Partners LLC
Produced for International Committee of the Red Cross
The challenge of a Panorama video is to capture the global nature and overview of ICRC's work, while also telling intimate and personal stories. Interviews with the people ICRC helps are at the heart of this piece, while elements like a highlighted map, archival footage, and narration can show the breadth of work. Please see more about me on my profile and in the comments section of this pitch.
Produced for AJPlus
Interview about upcoming executions in Arkansas
Produced for People Magazine Video Features
Produced for More Perfect Union
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