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Jalen Blot

Jalen Blot

Summary

Dynamic filmmaker and Product Manager at Facebook, recognized for directing impactful short films that explore complex themes of identity and connection. I excel in crafting character-driven narratives while leading diverse teams. My work has garnered industry accolades, showcasing my innovative storytelling and collaborative spirit.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Manager

Facebook (Meta)
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative product strategies and roadmaps.
  • Analyze user feedback to refine product features and enhance user experience.
  • Identify product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.

Before You Let Go (Short Film)

Production Company: ColorCreative
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Directed a short film selected by Issa Rae’s ColorCreative, exploring grief, memory, and human connection through a restrained, performance-driven lens
  • Led creative development, casting, and visual design for a story centered on an aging Black widow, using long takes and sound design to mirror emotional interiority
  • Screened at Nickelodeon Animation Studios and received industry recognition for its subtlety, tone, and character-forward storytelling

Everything We Left Unsaid (Short Film Trilogy)

Production Company: Athens Park Media
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Directed Everything We Left Unsaid, a three-part short film series (Why We Try, Why We Lie, Why We Love) exploring modern relationships, silence, and emotional rupture through an all-BIPOC ensemble cast
  • Developed a distinct visual and emotional language across the trilogy, using blocking, subtext, and atmospheric tone to portray the quiet unraveling of intimacy
  • Independently produced and released the series online, building a growing audience around intimate, character-driven storytelling that resonates across age and identity

Producer / Editor

Prime Video
Los Angeles, CA
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with team members to develop compelling multimedia content.
  • Managed production schedules to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Edited video footage, enhancing storytelling through effective pacing and transitions.

Colors of Sankofa (Short Film)

Production Company: Blue Drop Productions
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Directed Colors of Sankofa, a narrative short exploring the generational impact of colorism and internalized bias through the lens of a female entrepreneur navigating identity and self-worth
  • Premiered at the Pan African Film Festival and was a semi-finalist in the AT&T SHAPE Competition, garnering coverage from outlets like the L.A. Sentinel and The Chocolate Voice for its bold cultural commentary and emotional storytelling

Education

BBA - Management Information Systems

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Find Your People Program (ColorCreative) – Directing Fellow
  • Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP) – Semi-Finalist

Timeline

Before You Let Go (Short Film)

Production Company: ColorCreative
06.2024 - 06.2025

Everything We Left Unsaid (Short Film Trilogy)

Production Company: Athens Park Media
12.2023 - 09.2024

Product Manager

Facebook (Meta)
06.2022 - Current

Producer / Editor

Prime Video
02.2021 - 09.2022

Colors of Sankofa (Short Film)

Production Company: Blue Drop Productions
10.2018 - 02.2019

BBA - Management Information Systems

Temple University

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