Profile overview
Jalea J. is an Atlanta-based Director, Producer, and Editor who aims to create films that spark conversation. Jalea has won multiple awards for her work as an editor, filmmaker, and producer. Jalea edited short documentaries for FujiFilm (2022) and WebMD (2023). She served as the Assistant Editor and DIT for the Sundance 2021 Award-Winning Feature Film, Ma Belle My Beauty, a New Orleans-French-inspired love story. She was also the Assistant Editor for the feature documentary Commuted, and the Hulu documentary Look At Me: XXXTentacion. Jalea is committed to telling stories that amplify the culture and authenticity of marginalized communities. Her work focuses on reclaiming narratives often misconstrued or left untold, shedding light on the human condition with depth and authenticity.
