Overview
Work History
Timeline
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Jayden Alvarez

Woodland Hills,CA

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Admissions Assistant and Tour Guide

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Chapman University
Orange, California
05.2026 - Current

Hosted multiple tour sessions weekly for prospective and incoming students and families, providing detailed program information and sharing personal experiences in filmmaking to engage and inform visitors.

Managed front desk reception by answering admissions office phone calls, responding to emails from counselors, students, and parents, and assisting visitors with inquiries to ensure a welcoming environment.

  • Guided prospective students through application processes and answered program inquiries.
  • Coordinated and hosted campus tours for incoming and prospective students and families.
  • Managed admissions database to track applicant information efficiently.
  • Managed incoming calls and emails to ensure timely responses to inquiries.

Director, Producer

Independent Film
Orange, California
10.2025 - 10.2026
  • Directed and produced a 40-minute independent film while at Dodge College.
  • Managed budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation for the film project, ensuring timely completion and adherence to financial constraints.
  • Post-production producer, managing deadlines and coordinating reshoots and voice-overs.
  • Managed logistics for filming, including location scouting and equipment arrangements. for filming locations and equipment rentals.
  • Collaborated with the writer and composer to combine elements of screenplay and musical theater into one film
  • Coordinated with the music director to work on vocals and songs for actors.

First Assistant Director

Multiple Projects
01.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated daily production schedules for multiple film and television projects.
  • Developed shooting scripts and schedules, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
  • Supervised on-set activities, maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
  • Collaborated with department heads to streamline workflows during production phases.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss project goals and resolve production challenges.
  • Worked closely with the director to adjust any changes needed in scripts or scenes before filming began.
  • Resolved conflicts between different departments when necessary.

Fine Arts Prefect

OCHS Student Government
Westlake Village, CA
05.2023 - 06.2025
  • Coordinated and hosted department events to enhance student engagement and community involvement
  • Publicized and marketed upcoming performances to increase attendance and awareness
  • Tour Guide for new and prospective students
  • Arranged school spirit events including Homecoming, Spirit Week, Prom, etc.
  • Participated in team discussions during weekly meetings to align departmental goals and initiatives
  • Interview and evaluate future candidates

Film Actor

AEFH, OCHS
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - Current

Represented by AEFH Agency as a screen actor, performed in multiple feature films and short films at Oaks Christian High School.

  • Right Here, Right Now (2024) - Connor Trapp - Directed by: Collin Nelson, Micah Polaha

Synopsis - One fateful night, the divergent paths of four high school students intersect, and as they navigate the moment's urgency, they are forced to confront their inner struggles.

  • Uplink (2025) - James

Synopsis - In a world where life can be bought after death, a young boy must save up money to try and buy his parents back while the pressure of his uncle's opposition weighs upon him.

  • 4.0 (2023) Dylan - Directed by: Olivia Medrano
  • The Job (2023) - Johnny
  • To The Moon and Back - USC Student Film (2019) - Son
  • (3) Fiesta Mart Radio and Voiceover TV Commercials - Son
  • Round Table Pizza Commercial - Son
  • Toyota Highlander Commercial - Son

Theater Actor

Oaks Christian School
Westlake Village, CA
08.2017 - 05.2025
  • Bye Bye Birdie (2025) - Lead Role as Albert Peterson
  • Our Town (2024) - Lead Role as Stage Manager
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream (2024) - Peter Quince
  • Little Women (2023) - Mr. Laurence
  • You Can't Take It with You (2023) - Ed Carmichael
  • Fiddler on the Roof (2022) - Mendel, Perchik
  • Cyrano de Bergerac (2022) - Lignière
  • Seussical (2021) - Wickersham Brother
  • Annie Jr. (2020) - Rooster
  • Mary Poppins (2019) - Penguin, Chimney Sweep
  • The Sound of Music (2017) - Kurt von Trapp

Director, Writer, Actor

The Love We Choose
Westlake Village, CA
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Synopsis: As former sweethearts Mia and Jake compete in their high school class presidential debate, they are forced to relive the choices they made and reminisce on the love they once shared.
  • Responsible for casting, location scouting, creating call sheets, coaching actors, shot listing, costuming, etc.
  • Official Selection and Award Winner at multiple film festivals
  • Los Angeles Film Awards - Winner: Best Young Filmmaker, Honorable Mention: Best Student Film
  • Independent Shorts Awards - Winner: Best Student Short
  • IndieX Film Festival - Winner: Best Romantic Short
  • Southern Shorts Awards - Winner: Best Student Film
  • All American High School Film Festival - Nominated: Best Original Score
  • Indie Short Fest - Nominee: Best Student Short
  • Student Los Angeles Film Awards - Nominee: Best Student Film

Timeline

Student Admissions Assistant and Tour Guide

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Chapman University
05.2026 - Current

Director, Producer

Independent Film
10.2025 - 10.2026

First Assistant Director

Multiple Projects
01.2025 - Current

Director, Writer, Actor

The Love We Choose
11.2023 - 04.2024

Fine Arts Prefect

OCHS Student Government
05.2023 - 06.2025

Theater Actor

Oaks Christian School
08.2017 - 05.2025

Film Actor

AEFH, OCHS
01.2017 - Current
Jayden Alvarez