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A working ArtistFreelance Director, Editor and Assistant Editor, Siena creates and captures stories that show just how united we are in this human experience. Her work showcases the thoughtful realizations that come from slowing down and tapping into the spirits around us. In her 2.5 years at Jubilee Media as a Staff Director, she sharpened her skills in navigating compelling unscripted films. 

about
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education 
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BFA in Film Productio Lipscomb University (2016-2019)

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experience

 

Freelance Director & Editor

Freelance (June 2024 - Present)

LOS ANGELES, CA

  • Directing/producing and editing for companies like Variety, Jubilee Media, David Suh Photography, Madelynn De La Rosa and more.

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Director / Producer

Jubilee Media (February 2022 - May 2023)

LOS ANGELES, CA

  • Responsible for developing and producing empathy driven digital series for Jubilee's 8+ Million viewers.

  • Oversaw projects through each stage of production, from pre to post production.

 

Resident Director

Jubilee Media (October 2021 - February 2022)

LOS ANGELES, CA

  • Pitched and Produced an unscripted film showcasing stories surrounding loss, grief and suicide.


Short Form Media Director/Producer
Jubilee Media (April 2021 - October 2021)

LOS ANGELES, CA

  • Created and edited original short form content

  • Aided in growing their TikTok following from 100k to nearly 1 Million.

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Assistant Editor

Jubilee Media (October 2020-April 2021)

LOS ANGELES, CA

  • Prepped and organized project files for editors. 

  • Managed data organization; Responsible for archiving all past and present productions.

  • Worked as DIT on Jubilee productions.

  • Edited social media cut-downs.

 

Second Shooter/Camera Operator

Storybox Cinema (June 2019-July 2020)

  • Capturing both audio and visuals of destination weddings and events.

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Research Assistant

"Lock Them Up!" Docu-series by Cleo Valente (Sept 2019 - Dec 2019)

LOS ANGELES, CA

  • Organized and gathered research for upcoming docu-series comparing the increasing numbers of women incarcerated globally. 

  • Managed locating and corresponding with potential producing partners along with interviewees.

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Prep Tech Intern

BECiNE (August 2019 - November 2019)

LOS ANGELES, CA

  • Managed and organized incoming and outgoing inventory. Along with assisting DoP's and AC's with camera preps.​

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Cinematographer

"Vantage Point" Documentary by Natalie Risk (Feb 2019- March 2019)

NEW ORLEANS, LA

  • Crafted and captured a the visuals to document the lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina had on a native New Orleans family. All in the midst of a Mardi Gras celebration.

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Prep Tech Intern

dbV Rentals (January 2019 - May 2019)

NASHVILLE, TN

  • Assisted with checking in and out camera/lighting equipment, along with assisted in camera preps with clients.​

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Main Videographer

Lipscomb University Missions Department (August 2017- May 2019)

NASHVILLE, TN

  • Responsible for all promotional and mini documentary style video work capturing future and past mission trips. Completely crafted and produced 2 videos per month for two years.

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Production Assistant Intern

Revolution Pictures (May 2018 - August 2018)

NASHVILLE, TN

  • Managed office duties, including phone calls, food prep and front desk responsibilities etc. Along with assisting on set as Production Assistant.

awards

Short Documentary Finalist

NYC Short Documentary Film Festival 2019
 

Short Documentary Honorable Mention

DaVinci International Film Festival  2019
 

Short Documentary Finalist  

Gold Movie Festival London 2019
 

1st Place Award Best Documentary

Lipscomb University 5 Minute Film Festival 2019
 

Short Documentary Finalist

Franklin International Film Festival  2018
 

Short Documentary Finalist

KinoDrome Film Festival Cleveland  2018

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