about me.
Multi-generational Deaf, queer, and female creator driven to lead. I have written, directed, and produced over 10 short films that have been nominated in various international film festivals. Some of my work have gone on to win awards. I've also worked on a couple of feature films, both narrative and documentary. Founder of an non-profit organization with the mission to elevate Deaf artists and creators.
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favorite medium: 8/16/35mm film
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software used: adobe creative cloud, airtable, asana, avid, canva, final cut pro x, final draft, google workspace, microsoft workspace, slack, trello, wrike, writerduet.
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​hardware used: apple, arri, bolex, canon, cooke, dji, fujifilm, gopro, panasonic, polaroid, red, rokinon, sigma, sony, veydra, zeiss.
education.
2022-2025
University of Texas - Austin
M.F.A. in Film Production, with an emphasis on writing, directing, and producing.
2008-2013
Rochester Institute of Technology
B.F.A in Film, with a performing arts certificate from NTID.
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B.S. in Psychology, with a minor in Deaf culture studies.
non profit org: Zankza Project
MJ does not have social media.