JESSICA Q. CHEN
JESSICA Q. CHEN
Emmy-Winning Producer & Post-Production Specialist

Seeing Ourselves

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Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of teaching, leading workshops, participating in podcasts and panels, and giving a commencement speech. I've addressed topics such as representation in media, women's fertility, the changing journalism industry, building trust in communities, and crafting both long- and short-form video stories. If you're interested in having me on your panel, lead a workshop, or speak to your class, please contact me.

Emmy-nominated Women of Apollo

Shot, produced and edited the Women of Apollo 10-part series. During the 1960s, hundreds of women forged new careers as part of NASA’s support staff during the agency’s most transformative years. On the 50th anniversary of the 1969 moon landing, we released this 10-part series on the stories of the human computers, engineers, scientists and the administrators who made the moon landing a reality and developed the early space program's career advancement for women.

Female filmmakers talk about the low representation of women behind the scenes

Conceived, produced, shot and edited a short documentary on female filmmakers Rachel Morrison, Milly Iatrou, Melissa Rosenberg, Mandy Walker and Penelope Spheeris as they talk about obstacles they’ve faced in the entertainment industry and why they believe representation and diversity matters.

How disabled mothers are neglected by modern medicine

Produced, shot and edited this video on how disabled women now get pregnant and give birth at the same rate as nondisabled ones, but modern medicine has turned its back on them. L.A. Times reporter Sonja Sharp explores the topic of disabled pregnancy through her reporting and her lived experience.

How a new pro women’s team is inspiring soccer fans

Produced and edited a short doc on Fifi Garcia, a 10-year-old Southern California soccer player who coaches believe has the potential to play professionally. But without a clear path into women’s professional soccer, mentors like L.A.’s Angel City FC’s Jasmyne Spencer have chosen to step in to show young girls what’s possible.

L.A. Press Club first place winner in sports, 2018

Produced and edited a short sports doc on 16-year-old Floridian Caroline Marks who became the youngest surfer to qualify for the World Surf League Championship Tour. She has since won the 2023 World Surf League Women's World Tour, is a multiple national champion, qualified as one of the two women for the USA for the 2020 Summer Olympics and is qualified for the 2024 Olympics.