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Exhibitions

Photography

Pleasure Series

Phobophobia Series

Phobophobia Series

Phobophobia Series

Phobophobia Series

Phobophobia Series

Phobophobia Series

Paranoia Series

Paranoia Series

Paranoia Series

Director Series

Director Series

Director Series

Director Series

Meta-Picture Series

Meta-Picture Series

Meta-Picture Series

Meta-Picture Series

Meta-Picture Series

Alter Ego Series

Alter Ego Series

Documentary Series

Documentary Series

Documentary Series

Documentary Series

Documentary Series

Documentary Series

Photography

This is a collection of my Fine Arts photography. Although I've explored other areas of photography such as weddings, baby, landscape, etc;

I feel that in order to understand me as an artist, you need to explore the true nature of my art form.

Short Films

Short Films

Stage 5 (University of South Florida 2011)

Ese es mi Corazon (USF - 2010)

A picture's worth 2009 Orlando 48 hour film fest

Filmmaking to me is like breathing. I appreciate the short film category because it challenges the filmmaker to create a story with a limited amount of time.

The majority of the projects I've been involved in have been time restricted with specific deadlines (48 hours to 3 days). The collection of films you will see here were all created under 5 days (from Pre-Production to Post-Production).

Music Videos

Music Videos

Omar Shaikh - Directors Reel 2011 3Q

BLAC SOAP- Demo Shoppin Official Video

LAWS - Run Away Official Video

PAPERCUT - Directed by Omar Shaikh

The music industry for most of us has played a vital part of our lives. Presently, I am the Producer for Shaikh Films.

Shaikh Films is a Tampa Bay based studio that offers musicians and any person the opportunity to have top quality videos made without wasting their money on other companies. We are known for our competitive pricing and superb quality.

On my site, you will see an updated list of videos that Shaikh Films has made and I have produced. If you need our services, please visit www.ShaikhFilms.com for more information.

Shaikh Films

Commercial

Commercial

Ritz Ybor's Cosmopolitan - Jeremy Gloff - World Won't Do It

Axe - The Woodwork

Vag-U-Shrinx Infomercial

LG - Text Ed Episode 1

Clients/Affiliates

In world ruled by the media, the quality and content of a commercial is what can make or break a product.

Applying my Contemporary Hollywood approach to filmmaking, I provide my clients with a different approach to the formula of what it takes to make a successful commercial.

Let's sit down and talk about your next project. I guarantee that the product we generate for you will be unique and exceed your expectations.

Photography

Short Films

Music Videos

Commercial

About Me

I was originally born in Caracas, Venezuela. Having lived half of my life in a third world country and the other in the United States, I've been able to merge both experiences in my art. I am an award-winning director and my work has been showcased in multiple reputable film festivals and has reached the eyes of Paramount, Universal, and Warner Bros Studios.

I have been described as a Fine Arts Commercial artist by many people. My strong desire to be immersed in the film industry has led to a transformation in my artistic style. The discovery of this style came to me in the process of obtaining my Bachelors in Arts at the University of South Florida.

To describe myself, I see myself as a semi-contemporary artist with a strong commercial/business mentality. I love to make art and I also happen to love to have my work seen in a commercial environment. Blending contemporary art and filmmaking has created a "Contemporary Hollywood" (as I like to call it) approach in creating my artwork. This allows me to provide not only customers with a different perspective on how to approach a project but also the ability to showcase work that people can relate to due to the exposure of Hollywood in the media.

CV

Curriculum Vitae

What is a CV?

The academic curriculum vitae, or CV, is essentially your own biographical write-up of your personal academic career. It is a statement of your academic accomplishments in an easy-to-read format that future employers can scan quickly and efficiently to determine if you are the most accomplished candidate for a particular job.

However, a well-written academic curriculum vitae should also highlight your specific background, your individual achievements, group achievements, and even your future aspirations.

EDUCATION

2012 University of South Florida, Tampa FL: B.A. Degree in Photography/Electronic Media

2009 New York Film Academy, New York NY: Digital Filmmaking Training

FILMOGRAPHY

80th Anniversary Corporate Video for Radiant Group - Director, Camera, & Editor. December 2011

"The Ritz Ybor" Promotional Video - Director, Camera, & Editor. December 2011

"World Won't Do It" Music Video for Jeremy Gloff - Director, Camera, & Editor. November 2011

Awards

- Best Pop Video - University of South Florida's VMAs 2011.

"Let me Know" Producer for Music Video for artist FunkGhost. October 2011.

"Come and Get It" Producer for Music Video for artist William Dix. October 2011.

"Match my Fly" Producer for Music Video for artist Quentin Storms. September 2011.

Awards

- Best Hip Pop Video - University of South Florida's VMAs 2011

"Lies" Producer for Music Video for artist Yohamna. September 2011.

"Truth" Producer for Music Video for artist William Dix. September 2011.

Stage 5, Short Film - Write, Director, Camera, & Editor. February 2011

Awards/Screenings

- Best Editing & Effects - University of South Florida Campus MovieFest.

- Merit Award Ybor Festival of the Moving Image 2011

- Nominated for Best Drama - University of South Florida Campus MovieFest.

- Top 16 Finalists - University of South Florida Campus MovieFest.

Hello, My name is Diego, Short Film - Director, Camera, & Editor. July 2010

Awards/Screenings

- Best Use of Prop Award - 48 Hour Film Project Tampa.

- Nominated for Best Directing, Editing - 48 Hour Film Project Tampa.

- Top 10 Finalists - 48 Hour Film Project Tampa.

Ese es mi Corazon, Short Film - Director, Camera, Co-Writer & Editor. February 2010

Awards/Screenings

- Official Selection 2011 Fort Myers International Film Festival

- Top 16 Finalists - University of South Florida Campus MovieFest.

A Picture is Worth, Short Film - Director, Camera, & Editor. August 2009

The Hidden Pearl, Documentary - Writer, Director, & Editor. March 2009

Troubled Waters, Short Film - Director & Editor. July 2008

Transform America, Documentary - Writer, Director, Camera, & Editor. February 2008

Awards/Screenings

- Young Activist Award - AFL-CIO Turn Around America Video Contest

Hugo, El Libertador?, Documentary - Writer, Director, Camera, & Editor. March 2008

EXHIBITIONS

Photography

Phobophobia, Exhibition

College of the Arts University of South Florida (April 2010)

Phobophobia, One Night Stand Exhibition

Gallery Live Tampa, FL (December 2009)

Insomnia, Filtered Exhibition

International Boba House Tampa, FL (April 2009)

MEMBERSHIPS

Campus MovieFest Distinguished Filmmaker's Network (DFN)

UFVA (University Film and Video Association)

Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society

Florida's Filmmaker's Network

LANGUAGES

Fluent English & Spanish

Basic Portuguese

Contact

T:+1 813-215-3019

jcpenaloza_jdxstudios.com

_JCPenaloza (Twitter)

Tampa - New York - Atlanta - Las Vegas - California - Miami

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My name is Jean Carlo (JC) Penaloza and I was born in Caracas, Venezuela. Currently, I live in the United States. If you wish to learn more, then click on the link above and explore.

As the Producer for SHAIKH Films, I invite you to visit our site and check out our latest videos and projects we have going on.

Check out my channel where you will find a more extensive collection of videos. You will see a variety of work which should give you a deeper insight of the of project I've been involved in.

If you need to get a hold of me, you can reach me via email, phone, Twitter, or Facebook.