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Welcome to the Film Projects page, featuring a selection of short films and audio dramas by Rowel Jiménez II. In film, I primarily serve as producer, director, and writer, with a particular interest in comedic storytelling.
Welcome to the Film Projects page, featuring a selection of short films and audio dramas by Rowel Jiménez II. In film, I primarily serve as producer, director, and writer, with a particular interest in comedic storytelling.
As the producer of Tales From the 20s—a five-season audio drama produced under Mamaroneck Public Radio at Mamaroneck High School—and the creator of several comedic short films, this collection showcases a range of narrative styles designed to evoke laughter, suspense, and above all, entertainment.
As the producer of Tales From the 20s—a five-season audio drama produced under Mamaroneck Public Radio at Mamaroneck High School—and the creator of several comedic short films, this collection showcases a range of narrative styles designed to evoke laughter, suspense, and above all, entertainment.
Internship Experience
Internship Experience
Office of Cultural Engagement
Office of Cultural Engagement
While working for the Office of Cultural Engagement—split between La Casita (a community center) and Point of Contact (an art exhibition space)—I created social media content for Instagram across multiple accounts.
I filmed and edited videos at both locations, capturing live events and producing recap content to post afterward.
This included interviews with famous artists and community leaders in the Syracuse Latino community.
I researched trends and best practices, contributed ideas for campaigns and poster designs, and helped develop digital outreach plans through team meetings.
All of this work promoted the Latino community in Syracuse, NY.
Wedding Stories By Jesse O.
Wedding Stories By Jesse O.
As a Video Production Intern with Jesse O. Visuals, I assisted with a range of creative projects, particularly wedding and impact storytelling content.
I provided on-site production support, managed gear across challenging locations, and contributed to editing workflows using Adobe Premiere Pro.
I was also responsible for capturing behind-the-scenes footage during wedding shoots to create promotional content for the brand's social media and advertising.
Through this role, I developed skills in camera operation, especially with Sony mirrorless systems, and gained a deeper understanding of professional video production. I've attached an example of one such promotional piece.
LMC Television
LMC Television
At LMCTV, I worked behind the scenes on both studio and podcast productions, assisting in technical roles such as operating a soundboard and cutting between multiple cameras in real time during live switching.
I contributed to in-house programs like LMC Kids, as well as community-based media as an editor and producer. The studio also served as a public resource where anyone in the community could reserve space to record their own podcast.
This internship provided me with practical experience in studio environments, helping enhance my skills in audio engineering, post-production, and collaborative content creation. Attached are some of the projects I was involved with behind the scenes.
Internship Project: Sounds of the Shore
Internship Project: Sounds of the Shore
Sounds of the Shore is a short film I independently developed and produced during my internship at LMC Media's Studio on the Avenue, utilizing the organization's resources and facilities to explore the rock music culture of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, NY.
Serving as director, producer, and editor, I led all aspects of production—from conceptualization and coordination to post-production.
The episode features Ted Utz, bassist for Sway, managing partner at Vine Street Music and Sway Music Management, and a longtime advocate for the local music scene.
This project reflects my ability to self-direct and execute a documentary-style piece with minimal oversight, leveraging LMC Media's equipment and studio space to bring the story to life.
Social Media Clients
Social Media Clients
I collaborate with emerging companies to build and strengthen their social media presence, focusing on brand identity, audience growth, and content strategy.
My responsibilities include creating high-performing short-form video content such as reels, designing logos and visual assets, defining brand niches, and developing cohesive online identities that align with each company’s goals.
Through a mix of creative storytelling, trend research, and platform-specific optimization, I help these brands increase visibility, improve engagement, and establish a distinct voice in competitive digital spaces.
This company offers private rooms in West Mount Vernon with shared living spaces and utilities included, providing affordable, convenient housing for students and professionals seeking privacy within a community setting.
This company offers co-living housing in the Bronx, with utilities and WiFi included, in Morris Park and Van Nest. It provides affordable, flexible shared living options ideal for students and young professionals.
Phi Iota Alpha, established on December 26, 1931, is the oldest active Latino fraternity in the mainland United States, and works to motivate people, develop leaders, and create innovative ways to unite the Latino community.
Radio Work
Radio Work
Tales From the 20s
Tales From the 20s
Tales from the 20's is a student-produced anthology that takes on storytelling through the medium of audio dramas. Each season uses thriller elements, but also dives into science fiction, horror and mockumentary.
This was one of the first shows founded under Mamaroneck Public Radio, a radio station operating out of Mamaroneck High School, and I came up with the concept, wrote the scripts, produced the episodes and put the final touches in post. Also, I made the posters used to advertise new episodes at the school using Adobe Photoshop.
Other MPR Works
Other MPR Works
Attached below are two additional works produced in collaboration with Mamaroneck Public Radio. The first, Jukebox Jams, is an interview-style podcast in which I spoke with teachers from Mamaroneck High School about songs that were formative to them in their younger years.
Conversations explored the music's content alongside the personal and cultural contexts of that time, with highlights including discussions of "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "In The End."
The second piece is a short story I performed as an audiobook for the series "Mosaic, a podcast meant to highlight student works. It was followed by a corresponding author interview.
Both projects demonstrate my ability to independently conceive, produce, and deliver finished audio content.
College Films
College Films
The following collection represents all of the films, trailers, and written pieces I have produced as a student at the Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Communications.
Throughout my time at Newhouse, I have honed my skills in directing, producing, and writing, applying them across narrative short films, promotional trailers, and various scripted and audio projects.
These works have been presented in reverse chronological order.
True and Blue
True and Blue
High School Films
High School Films
The following collection represents the films and pieces I created during my film classes at Mamaroneck High School.
While I worked independently on most of these projects, I also took on the roles of manager, writer, and editor during group productions, overseeing the creative process and ensuring each piece came together cohesively.
This early body of work laid the foundation for my approach to visual storytelling and collaborative filmmaking.
These works have been presented in reverse chronological order.
The University News Cycle
The University News Cycle
The University News Cycle is a satirical spin on traditional television news programs, set within a fictional and unnamed college. Each episode features joke headlines, fictional news packages presented as comedic skits, and behind-the-scenes newsroom hijinks.
The show is produced under Syracuse University's CitrusTV program, where I currently serve as Assistant Producer and have been a member since Season 7.
In my time with the show, I have worked as a writer, producer, and occasionally an actor. During times where we were in the studio, I specifically worked the soundboard.
The episodes included here are those in which I contributed material that appears directly on screen. However, I had a hand in shaping every episode during my tenure, and I encourage you to check out the rest of the show as well.
Outside Features
Outside Features
Black History Month
Black History Month
This interview was produced for Black History Month, in which I discussed my Dominican roots and how my family maintains connections to our culture while living in America. My video aired alongside several others as part of the event's programming.
Professional Work
Professional Work
These positions were held during my time in high school and college. Between one and four videos were produced each week, and the samples provided offer a general representation of what each project typically entailed.
Intro to Optional Classes was an initiative I started during my senior year of high school. The goal was to create a presentation on every higher-level course offered, giving students a clearer understanding of each class and a boost in confidence when making their academic decisions.
Teachers explained the specifics of their courses and the commitments students could expect, while current students offered advice on how to manage the workload.
This project was completed almost entirely on my own. My responsibilities included scheduling meetings with teachers and students, conducting interviews, preparing presentation materials, recording, editing, and overall project management.
In total, a video was produced for nearly fifty honors, AP, or college-level courses at my high school. Provided below are three examples from a variety of grade levels and subjects.
CitrusTV Entertainment TAP
CitrusTV Entertainment TAP
The CitrusTV Entertainment Tap was another branch of Syracuse University's CitrusTV. It is a weekly news site that upload minute long videos on Instagram, X and TikTok. The Entertainment Tap focused on news going on in the entertainment industry.
Additionally, I have also worked on the Monday News Tap, which covers events happening in the Syracuse college campus and community.
I am the team's editor, meaning that I would need to produce these videos once a week. The transitions and photos were all based on what I believed the crew wanted me to use.
Here is one example of said videos, which can also be found on the listed social media sites.
Sitcom Ideas
Sitcom Ideas
Monster Mobsters
Monster Mobsters
This is a series that I have written and for which I have created the cover art.
A full ten-episode, thirty-minute-per-episode season has been scripted.
The story follows a mob family formed by Dracula, which consists of The Wolf Man, The Mummy, Frankenstein's Monster, The Invisible Man, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Together, they struggle to establish themselves in New York City, facing obstacles ranging from prejudice and their own incompetence to astronomical bad luck.
The show serves as a semi-parody of mafia dramas, featuring numerous references to both mafia movies and the Universal Monster franchise.
Santiago Styles
Santiago Styles
This is a sitcom idea that I created a pitch deck for as a final project for my communications class.
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