Jordan Zarou
Northridge,CA
Summary
A young Palestinian-American filmmaker born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently majors in Film Production at California State University - Northridge with an emphasis in Producing. Has an adept and ever-growing knowledge of directing, screenwriting, and producing, along with a desire and passion to learn and succeed in all aspects of filmmaking. A founding member of High Tide Productions
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Prep
CSUN ARRI Resource Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepped film equipment for pickups.
- Returned film equipment drop-offs.
- Maintained an organized work environment.
- Managed and stocked inventory of equipment.
Food Server
Waterdog Tavern
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Efficiently served food and beverages to guests.
- Took guests' orders while providing approachable and friendly customer service.
- Restocked supplies to ensure a seamless workflow.
- Washed and Cleaned dirty dishes.
- Maintained an overall cleanliness of the working areas to ensure safe and healthy work environment.
- Efficiently balanced multiple tasks simultaneously during busy hours.
Camp Counselor
Camp SOAR
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked with children of varying ages, and provided a fun and safe space for them to learn.
- Ensured the safety of groups of children by supervising camp activities and efficiently dealing with any concerns or incidents.
- Led groups of children safely through camp events and activities.
- Acted as a positive role model and demonstrated strong leadership skills.
- Worked efficiently as a team with other counselors to create a thriving and cooperative camp environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2025
Skills
- Team Leader
- Professional Attitude
- Deeply Compassionate
- Effective and Efficient Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Intuitive Problem Solving
- Collaboration with Variety of Personalities
- Screenwriting Proficiency
- Production Management
- Film budgeting
- Directing Cast and Crew
- Editing Proficiency
- Social Media Engagement
Film Experience
August 2023 - Present
The Anniversary (Short / CSUN Thesis)
Writer / Director
https://www.instagram.com/theanniversary.film/
February 2023 - Present
Home (Independent Short)
Writer / Director
August 2023 - Present
Strawberry Lemonade (Independent Film)
Associate Producer / Key Production Assistant
https://www.instagram.com/strawberry_lemonade_film/
November 2023
Landscapes (Short / CSUN Thesis)
Production Assistant
https://www.instagram.com/landscapesfilm/
January 2023 - May 2023
Open Doors (Student Short)
Director
March 2022 - June 2023
Finding Peace (Independent Short)
Producer
April 2023 - May 2023
Composure (Student Short)
First Assistant Director
February 2023
WiFi Date (Independent Short)
Key Grip
August 2022 - December 2022
So You Don't Forget (Student Short)
Writer
October 2022
Trash (Student Short)
Writer / Director
August 2021 - October 2022
Redo (Independent Short)
Director
September 2021 - March 2022
Campground (Independent Short)
Producer
Timeline
Equipment Prep
CSUN ARRI Resource Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Food Server
Waterdog Tavern
08.2020 - 06.2021
Camp Counselor
Camp SOAR
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
California State University - Northridge
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