JAFFJoseph
Filmmaker · Writer · Producer
directed by jaff joseph —
FEATURED
Films
Franklin & Marshall College · 2024 · Feature-Length Documentary
Worship in Motion
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 — exploring youth, faith, and finding their way back.
Franklin & Marshall College · Senior Film Showcase · April 9, 2026
Ti Sabrina
A deeply personal senior thesis film. Screened April 9, 2026 at the Franklin & Marshall Senior Film Showcase — a full-circle moment years in the making.
Ti Sabrina
link & video coming soon ✍️
work & collaborations —
SELECTED
Projects
featured work —
Franklin & Marshall · Senior Thesis · Narrative · Director
Ti Sabrina
A visual portrait of my spoken word pieces for Creative Practice. I handled the entire production — development, camera, sound, and editing. The voice you hear is mine. Screened at the F&M Senior Film Showcase, April 2026.
Watch ↗F&M · Feature Documentary · 2024 · Director
Worship in Motion
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, exploring youth, faith, and finding their way back.
Watch on Vimeo ↗Branded Social · Director, Editor · 2026
Flowerpot NYC
Short-form social content for Flowerpot NYC. Every video on their Instagram was shot and edited by me: vertical, story-first, and made for the feed. This is Week 7's RBT Vlog.
all work —
Experimental Narrative · Director
This Is How
Black Girls Play
Experimental narrative blending spoken word and visuals.
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16mm Film
What Humans Destroy,
Legos Repair
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.
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Music Video · Director, Cinematographer
The Tribe
Way Too Hard
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.
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Interview Film · Director
Hope
An Artist Interview
Interview exploring identity and artistic expression.
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Documentary Interview · Director
Words Without Borders
A documentary interview highlighting the lived experience of a Haitian refugee in Lancaster, PA, centered on voice, migration, and identity.
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16mm Film · Documentary Short
The Story of
We&Company
A 16mm documentary short exploring the story and identity behind We&Company, capturing its presence through analog film and digital translation.
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Motion Picture Production · F&M · 2023
Chef Khalid
A Chef Spotlight
Interview with Chef Khalid Collymore of F&M's Dining Hall. Filmed w/ Skylar and Sarah for Motion Picture Production class.
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Branded Social · Director, Editor · 2026
Flowerpot NYC
Week 9 RBT Vlog
Vertical short-form videos for @flowerpot.nyc, shot and edited by me.
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Promotional Video · Editor
Red Rose
Promotional Videos
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.
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WE&Company · Apr 2025
SOWE
Community Egghunt
Event photography for the South West Lancaster Community Egghunt — vendors, families, and community joy.
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Portrait Photography
Liana
Photography
Brand Photography for Lancaster Business Owner, SkinbyLiana
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Portrait Photography
Cami
Photography
Brand Photography for Lancaster Business Owner, Cami Cutz
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Photography Collection
Individual Shoots
Portrait Sessions
A collection of individual shoots across different sessions, styles, and settings.
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Spec Adaptation · Scene Writing
Water by the Spoonful
Scene Adaptation
An original extended scene based on Quiara Alegría Hudes’ play. Written to reflect her voice—blending grit, humor, and cultural depth—while independently expanding character arcs.
Read Project ↗ON PROTEST
Common Justice · Jun 18, 2025 · Commentary
The War
on Protest
An investigative commentary on the state of protest and civil rights.
Read ↗WITH CAMI CUTZ
WE&Company · Jun 9, 2025 · Profile
In the Chair
With Cami Cutz
Barber, business owner, and keeper of stories.
Read ↗BY LIANA
WE&Company · Jun 9, 2025 · Profile
SkinByLiana
A story of wellness, strength and starting over.
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Story driven. ✍🏾
Producer focused. 📺
Pronounced "Jah-ff Tah-e-na" — 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.
behind the scenes —
Lancaster, PA 🍂
Worship in Motion screening ✨
the director's vision 👁
Certificate of Recognition 🏆
F&M Class of 2026 🎓
behind the camera 🎥
reach out —
available for —
- Monthly social content retainers see packages →
- Freelance film & documentary projects
- Brand & nonprofit storytelling
- Event photography & coverage
- Video editing & post-production
- Interview & portrait films
📍 Brooklyn, NY · Available remotely & on-location
services —
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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.
© 2026 Jaff Joseph · jaff-taina.com · Brooklyn, NY
Short-form video for brands with a story to tell, planned, shot, edited and delivered every month.
I'm a filmmaker and producer working with brands, small businesses, nonprofits and creatives on everything from one-off shoots to monthly content. Whatever the project, the goal is the same: work that feels like a story.
featured client —
Flowerpot NYC
Flowerpot NYC is a one-team agency focused on designing, engineering, and producing packaging for cannabis, wellness, CPG, and alcohol brands, from the first sketch to the shelf.
Week 10 RBT Vlog
Rose Bud Thorn vlogs gave the team a weekly ritual and gave the audience a recurring window into the brand that felt candid and personal. Rose is what went well, Bud is what's still developing, and Thorn is what was challenging or unresolved.
Week 9 S&G
Show and Grow gave Flowerpot a way to document the creative process from the inside. It highlights the interns' progress, shows the development of their capsule collections, and gives the audience a closer look at their growth across projects.
Week 6 Teaser Segment
One of many extras cut from the vlogs to tease the upcoming weekly episode and introduce the audience to the people behind Flowerpot.
how I work —
Story first
Across docs, narrative, and brand work, I know how to find the real person, product or moment, and build a video around it.
Built for the feed
Shot vertical from the start, with hooks up front, on-screen captions, and cuts sized for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.
One person, start to finish
Planning, camera, photography, sound, edit and color from one person, so your brand voice stays consistent.
monthly retainers —
Consistent content every month
You're buying finished content, not hours. Choose how much you need each month and how long we work together. Longer commitments lower the monthly rate.
Essentials
4 pieces/ month
/ month
- 1 content day per month
- A mix of video and photo
- Captions on every video
- 1 revision round per piece
Growth
12 pieces/ month
/ month
- 2 content days per month
- 9:16 and 4:5 versions
- Hooks and captions written for you
- Monthly content calendar
- 2 revision rounds per piece
Always-On
20 pieces/ month
/ month
- Up to 4 content days per month
- Monthly strategy call
- Priority turnaround
- Raw selects on request
- 2 revision rounds per piece
the fine print, up front —
What counts as one piece
One edited short-form video up to 60 seconds, or one finished photo asset or carousel from an agreed content shoot.
Bigger productions, like scripted ads with models, multiple locations or a full production day, are quoted separately.
Production costs are separate
Studios, props, models, hair and makeup, stylists, special locations, equipment rentals and permits are billed at cost.
You approve any significant expense before anything is booked.
One-off projects
$150 / hour
5-hour minimum ($750). Shooting, photography, editing, color and creative direction at one rate, with no separate crew to hire.
Get a quote ↗how a month works —
week 1
Plan
A content calendar for the month, built around your launches, products and moments.
weeks 1–2
Content day
Video and photo for the month's batch, captured in as few shoot days as possible.
weeks 2–4
Weekly delivery
Finished pieces land every week for review, ready to post.
month end
Recap & next plan
What performed, what didn't, and what we make next month.
worked with —
ready when you are —
Let's plan your next month of content
Tell me about your brand and what you want people to feel. I'll reply with a plan and a package recommendation.
Start an inquiry jafftaina@gmail.com📍 Brooklyn, NY · on location across NYC
© 2026 Jaff Joseph · jaff-taina.com · Brooklyn, NY