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Franklin & Marshall College Β· 2024 Β· Feature-Length Documentary
A feature-length documentary made possible by a grant from The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. A year of research and interaction at historic Trinity United Church of Christ in York, Pennsylvania β exploring youth, faith, and finding their way back.
Franklin & Marshall College Β· Senior Film Showcase Β· April 9, 2026
A deeply personal senior thesis film. Screened April 9, 2026 at the Franklin & Marshall Senior Film Showcase β a full-circle moment years in the making.
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Franklin & Marshall Β· Senior Thesis Β· Narrative Β· Director
A visual portrait of my spoken word pieces for Creative Practice. I handled the entire production β development, camera, sound, and editing. The voice you hear is mine. Screened at the F&M Senior Film Showcase, April 2026.
Watch βInterview Film
Interview exploring identity and artistic expression.
Watch βExperimental Narrative
Experimental narrative blending spoken word and visuals.
Watch βWE&Company Β· Apr 2025
Event photography for the South West Lancaster Community Egghunt β vendors, families, and community joy.
Event Photography View Gallery βMotion Picture Production Β· F&M Β· 2023
Interview with Chef Khalid Collymore of F&M's Dining Hall. Filmed w/ Skylar and Sarah for Motion Picture Production class.
Watch βPortrait Photography
A portrait photography collection centered on mood, presence, and personal style.
View Gallery βDocumentary Interview Β· Director
A documentary interview highlighting the lived experience of a Haitian refugee in Lancaster, PA, centered on voice, migration, and identity.
Watch βSpec Adaptation Β· Scene Writing
An original extended scene based on Quiara AlegrΓa Hudesβ play. Written to reflect her voiceβblending grit, humor, and cultural depthβwhile independently expanding character arcs.
Read Project βPromotional Video Β· Editor
Created short promotional videos using documentary-style footage for Red Rose Bookstore, intended for web and social media distribution. Focused on storytelling, pacing, and brand tone.
Watch β16mm Film
Shot on a Bolex 16mm camera using stop-motion techniques in a darkroom environment. The film was processed in black-and-white chemicals, physically spliced, and digitized in 4K, then edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Watch βMusic Video Β· Director, Cinematographer
Directed and developed the visual concept, including shot-list and movement. Assisted with wardrobe, call sheets, and behind-the-scenes content for the band's social media.
Watch β16mm Film Β· Documentary Short
A 16mm documentary short exploring the story and identity behind We&Company, capturing its presence through analog film and digital translation.
Watch βPortrait Photography
A portrait series capturing individual expression through styled photography and candid visual storytelling.
View Gallery βPhotography Collection
A collection of individual shoots across different sessions, styles, and settings.
View Gallery βF&M Β· Feature Documentary Β· 2024
A feature-length documentary exploring youth, faith, and belonging at Trinity UCC in York, PA. Made with a Calvin Institute of Christian Worship grant.
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Worship in Motion Screening β¨
The Director's Vision π
Certificate of Recognition π
F&M Class of 2026 π
Behind the Camera π₯
Jaff-Taina
Pronounced "Jah-ff Tah-e-na" β a filmmaker, writer, and multidimensional creative based in Brooklyn.
Storytelling is an art, and art is sustenance. As a child born in Haiti, I used film/tv & books as a way to understand the world around me, and it's opened a doorway for me to tell stories & create magic in discovery. Whether I'm behind the camera of a docu, narrative, music video, or brand/org promotional, I'm always in service of the story.
My work spans social justice, community, identity, and culture. I've collaborated with Emmy Award-winning journalists, nonprofits, and creative organizations across New York and Pennsylvania.
Outside of film: Lover of literature & fashion. Poet & author of YA fiction.
John B. Ovrutsky Endowed Prize in Support of Film
Awarded by the F&M Film Department
Posse Foundation Full-Tuition Merit Scholarship
Full-tuition leadership merit scholarship Β· Franklin & Marshall College
Certificate of Recognition
Awarded for contributions to arts and community at F&M
In the Chair With Cami Cutz
Barber, Business Owner, and Keeper of Stories.
SkinByLiana
A Story of Wellness, Strength and Starting Over.
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Film & Documentary
Short films, documentaries, event coverage, brand storytelling videos.
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Photography
Event photography, commercial photography, community storytelling.
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Editing & Post
Video editing, color grading, sound design, social media content.
Β© 2026 Jaff Joseph Β· jaff-taina.com Β· Brooklyn, NY