Today we’d like to introduce you to Jamari Perry.
Hi Jamari, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
In my family, the way we spent time with each other was curled up in front of a tv screen watching movies. We would enjoy uncovering a plot together and debating about the characters. Movies have always been a way for me to connect with my loved ones. I guess that’s why every film that I have made has had some semblance to my life. This is what has allowed me to create and produce stories that give voice to the voiceless.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Being a filmmaker has not been an easy road. In fact, I truly believe that the grit and rigor is what shape you as a filmmaker. It’s not just about talent. It’s not just about nepotism. It’s about persistence, patience and perseverance. I’ve seen some of the most talented people leave the industry because they lack the persistence, patience and perseverance necessary to make it past the first detour.
My road has been full of peaks, valleys, speed bumps, and potholes but I have stayed on the road nonetheless because I know that at the end of the journey, I will reach my desired destination.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Jamari Perry is an accomplished filmmaker from the Bay Area, CA. Her films focus on popular culture and community empowerment. She has produced and directed several works of various genres including documentary, media campaigns, and narrative films. Her experiences range from teaching as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts to producing award-winning films, including line producing an Emmy-nominated web interactive for PBS Frontline which examines a federal effort to investigate more than 150 cold cases that date back to the civil rights era.
Jamari graduated with a MFA in Film and Television Production at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts in 2013 and is currently working as founder and producer of a minority-owned production company Hush Harbor Media. Hush Harbor Media creates high-quality digital content for non-profits and social justice organizations in order to amplify the work they are doing in their communities. This has been a throughline in Jamari’s career as she strongly believes in bringing humanity to the forefront of storytelling.
When Jamari is not spending time with her biggest accomplishment to date (her son, Makai) she is continuously develop and pitching digital content, episodic, and feature films with her companions and business partners.
Jamari lives by the quote that her father has instilled in her: “Great things can be slowed down but never stopped.”
So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
What matters to me is my legacy. I want to leave this world having made some sort of impact that will inspire the generations behind me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.hushharbormedia.com
- Instagram: @hushharbormedia
