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directed by jaff joseph โ
Franklin & Marshall College ยท 2024 ยท 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 โ exploring youth, faith, and finding their way back.
Franklin & Marshall College ยท Senior Film Showcase ยท April 9, 2026
A deeply personal senior thesis film. Screened April 9, 2026 at the Franklin & Marshall Senior Film Showcase โ a full-circle moment years in the making.
Ti Sabrina
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work & collaborations โ
Music Video ยท Director, Cinematographer
I came up with the shot-list for this music video, as well as creative-directed the vision and movement you see. I helped with developmental tasks โ wardrobe, call sheets, and behind the scenes footage for the band's socials.
Watch on YouTube โFranklin & Marshall ยท Senior Thesis ยท Narrative ยท Director
A visual portrait of my spoken word pieces for Creative Practice. I handled the entire production โ development, camera, sound, and editing. The voice you hear is mine. Screened at the F&M Senior Film Showcase, April 2026.
Watch on YouTube โ16mm Film ยท Director, Camera Operator, Editor
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. Final editing completed in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Watch on YouTube โF&M ยท Interview Film ยท 2024
Interview with Cameren White, PA College of Art & Design alum โ his passion for portraying fashion & the Black community. Filmed w/ Shayna Klepesch.
View on YouTube โWE&Company ยท Apr 2025
Event photography for the South West Lancaster Community Egghunt โ vendors, families, and community joy.
Event Photography View Gallery โMotion Picture Production ยท F&M ยท 2023
Interview with Chef Khalid Collymore of F&M's Dining Hall. Filmed w/ Skylar and Sarah for Motion Picture Production class.
View on YouTube โPortrait Photography
A portrait photography collection centered on mood, presence, and personal style.
View Gallery โSpec Adaptation ยท Scene Writing
An original extended scene based on Quiara Alegrรญa Hudesโ play. Written to reflect her voiceโblending grit, humor, and cultural depthโwhile independently expanding character arcs.
Read Project โPortrait Photography
A portrait series capturing individual expression through styled photography and candid visual storytelling.
View Gallery โPhotography Collection
A collection of individual shoots across different sessions, styles, and settings.
View Gallery โF&M ยท Feature Documentary ยท 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.
View on Vimeo โLancaster, PA ๐
in her element ๐ฌ
Worship in Motion screening โจ
the director's vision ๐
Certificate of Recognition ๐
F&M Class of 2026 ๐
behind the camera ๐ฅ
Jaff Joseph ยท Filmmaker ยท 2026
Pronounced "Jah-ff Tah-e-na" โ a filmmaker, writer, and multidimensional creator rooted in Brooklyn.
A Posse Scholar and Film & Media Studies graduate of Franklin & Marshall College (Class of 2026), I direct with purpose โ documentary and narrative shorts, music videos, brand films, podcasts. Always in service of the story.
My work spans social justice, community, and culture. I've collaborated with Emmy Award-winning journalists, nonprofits, and creative organizations across New York and Pennsylvania.
Outside of film: fashion styling, painting, poetry, dance, music. Every dimension of myself goes into the work.
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 ยท Franklin & Marshall College
Class Valedictorian
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers, Class of 2022
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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๐ Brooklyn, NY ยท Available remotely & on-location
services โ
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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.
ยฉ 2026 Jaff Joseph ยท jaff-taina.com ยท Brooklyn, NY