Short Films
This page showcases various Short Films and Film Reel projects I have made each one born from a genuine love for storytelling and the sheer joy I experience in crafting creative visuals and sharing them through the medium of film.
I am a Cinematographer and a Narrative Video Editor.
Freemans Pass (Unofficial Trailer) | Coming Soon
Director: Richard Pratt | Cinematographer: Jalen Thompson
In Collaboration with Dirt Roads Productions
As a dying outlaw seeks a doctor across the desert, he encounters figures from his past and must make a chilling decision about his future.
Other Links
Play VideoFreemans Pass - Official Teaser Video
Insha'Allah | Coming Soon
Director: Yaser Salamah | Cinematographer: Jalen Thompson
In Collaboration with Dirt Roads Productions
While chasing their dreams in Los Angeles, Palestinian siblings Iman and Mustafa work alongside Iman’s partner, Sara, to save enough money to travel home to Gaza for Eid. A story and celebration of Palestinian joy, Insha’Allah asks us to imagine a world that could have existed. A world where Palestine was always free, and where the world was and is free of oppression. A world that one day, still will exist—Insha’Allah.
Cutthroat | Coming Soon
Director: Sarah Graceson | Cinematographer: Jalen Thompson
In Collaboration with Hold Hands & Skip Pictures
A spilled glass of wine sparks a cutthroat battle of unreliable narrators as three friends (and coworkers) recount the same disastrous evening in increasingly implausible ways.
We Save Us | Coming Soon
Director: Yaser Salamah | Cinematographer: Jalen Thompson
In Collaboration with Dirt Roads Productions
The American people are held hostage by the Two-Party-System. Seven captives must band together to free themselves from tyranny.
My Pre-Production workflow consist of using 3D rendering software and film still references to create a storyboarding / pre visualization hybrid, to than map out technical details for shot execution.
While on set for production, every moment is crucial to getting 'The Shot'. Staying organized and well prepared is my strongest suit.
When I’m video editing for post-production, I am always refining my craft by striving to exceed top tier quality every single project.
Short Film (Reels)
Cinematographer and Editor by Jalen Thompson
As a Narrative video editor, I prioritize the story telling and overall aesthetic standards. Each and every element of an edit plays a big part into the story; the rhythm, pacing, continuity, and emotional structure.
Being "Cinematic" is subjective, but very much defined.
I use Davinci Resolve for my color grading and editing
