"I hope Lexus pardons me as I borrow their longtime slogan, because 'The
relentless pursuit of perfection' can so easily be applied to Jendra Jarnagin.
As a first-time producer, I cannot believe how truly blessed I was to have a
DP with Jendra's talents, expertise and professionalism on my shoot. The
moment Jendra and I began to collaborate, the fears, apprehensions and
questions I had about trusting my 'baby' with the right person, immediately
went away.
To watch Jendra work is a marvel. I liken it to observing an old-world
watchmaker craft an elegant timepiece - intricate, detailed, savvy, possessing
a knowledge of the inner workings of all the moving parts, resulting in
harmonious motion that can last a lifetime. In filmmaking, Jendra brings
harmony to all of the moving parts of the medium- tone, color, lighting,
emotion, all of the storytelling that happens between the words on the page.
Jendra brought a vision and feel to 'In Between Men' beyond my wildest
dreams. Her balance of risk-taking with customary approaches delivered
more than I could have hoped for. 'In Between Men' looks phenomenal!
I speak not only for myself, but for the crew, Director and production team
when I say that Jendra is a 'Lexus' of Directors of Photography."
- Quincy Morris, Executive Producer and Creator: "In Between Men"
"Look, I think there are a lot of talented people out there. Many people can
get a great shot; however, for a producer or director racing against the
clock, worried not only about the look, but also the feel, content, texture,
meaning in a shot, and let's not forget - COVERAGE - all before the dreaded
words from your Line Producer or AD, 'In 10 minutes we go into a meal
penalty' or 'we only have 15 minutes left before we go into overtime' - I
want someone on our team who has the ability to do it all... And fast. Jendra
Jarnagin is not only a talented Photographer but more importantly for me
is that she is a talented "Director" of Photography. She understands our
needs artistically and economically and leads her team of crew members
with authority and leadership. When she tells me the shot will be ready in 15
minutes, I can count on it."
- James K. Jones, Producer and Executive Producer: "New York City
Serenade", "Extreme Jobs", Director: "The Wreck...""There are three categories of cinematographers: Good, Better and Jendra."
"Film sets are usually rife with specialists concerned only for the
results of their own department's charge. From the moment I first
met Jendra, I knew she saw the forest through the trees. You'll find
yourself trusting her implicitly, freeing you to focus on other issues.
Jendra makes collaboration fun -- the way it should be -- because she
balances respect, authority and diplomacy with such ease you can't
help but know the final judgment will be the right one for the movie.
My trust paid off in spades, because every shot of the film exceeded
my expectations."
- Dan Remmes, Director: George
"Jendra is a joy to work with. She has the heart, passion and ear to
understand the director's vision, and the eye, mind and tenacity to execute
it. I love working with Jendra because she knows how to make a set fun and
enjoyable while accomplishing the task at hand. I can't wait to work with her
again and anyone who interviews her would be crazy not to hire her." - Brendan Choisnet, Director: StartUP!, La Busqueda, Let Out Letty
"Jendra is an amazing cinematographer. Not only does she have an amazing
eye for composition, lighting, and movement, but she is also an amazing
diplomat. Film sets can be very stressful places, but with some unearthly
talent, she manages not only to hold it together on her end, but to get
everyone else on set together to accomplish the ultimate task of "completing
the day." She's more than just a great DP, she's an asset to every set." - Meg Schrock, Gaffer: Puppy Love, Split Ends
"Jendra is a force that drives the director's intangible ideas into the physical
world. I have never met someone who can so easily pick up on the essence
of a project, bring it into focus, and execute it. She is that rare combination
of talent and technical knowledge that makes a project exceed the hopes of
even its director. Her professionalism, sense of humor, and pizzazz elevate
the environment of any set. In short, she is a joy to work with." - Erin Levendorf, Director: Madison "Radiate" Music Video
"Working with Jendra makes life on set a lot easier. As a producer, I felt
like I didn't need to constantly check up on the progress on set as I knew
Jendra was on our side, trying to get the best coverage without wasting time.
She is fast, yet efficient. Teamed with her wonderful and knowledgeable
crew, Jendra makes the day with time to grab additional coverage. That is
something you don't find all too often in a DP." - Nick Carbonaro, Executive Producer: Acquastrada Inc.
(Career Builder commercial, music videos: "Showbread: Mouth Like a
Magazine", "He Is Legend: The Seduction", "Scraps & Heart Attacks: Don't F
with S")
"I heartily recommend Jendra. Her professionalism is beyond reproach, I have
yet to see her encounter a technical issue she could not resolve immediately
and most importantly, she's fast and very easy to work with." - David Paterson, Producer: Open Air
"Vendors love Jendra, and crew love Jendra. Her connections allowed
us to get equipment and staff that our budget could not otherwise have
accommodated. Thanks to her, our shoot attained a scope and a level of
professionalism we had not imagined was within our reach.
Jendra is one of the most upbeat and genuinely happy people I've ever met in
any business, and just a blast to work with. I would work with her again any
time." - Michael McLaughlin, Director: Shadow Puppets of Doom
"I was contacted by several of our 'Puppy Love' actors about how great they
thought they looked on screen and, although they knew we were working
with a limited budget, how taken care of they felt." - Grace Naughton, Co-Executive Producer: Puppy Love
Excerpts from Thank You notes from Actors:
"I just saw 'The Pond'... Jendra, it looks AMAZING. I could not be more
thrilled... It’s my favorite thing I've done so far on film. Honest. It was a
magical shoot and a magical collaboration and I LOVE the way you film/light/
bring story to life! I can't wait to work with you again; you rock!" - Alicia Witt, star of The Pond & Puppy Love: The Rents (Episode 4)
"Your work really shines through this picture - it has such an emotional
tenderness to it, and it's a very 'warm' feeling throughout... You really did an
amazing job. Thanks again for all your dedication and hard work, and most
importantly, you made me feel very comfortable on the set and in front of the
camera, (even when I was stuck wearing nothing but red undies!)" - Jason Hare, star of Wallsey Pants
