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The Ally

Jan Snyder is energetic, helpful, and in love with black culture and hip-hop. She works her dream job at a record label as the Director of A&R’s assistant. Jan knows music, but she can sometimes get too comfortable with her co-workers, especially when it comes to her black co-workers. Jan crosses the line on accident with her new boss Makeba and is at risk of losing her new promotion.

  • Jennifer Marie
    Director
  • Jennifer Marie
    Writer
  • Jennifer Marie
    Producer
    Christmas The Wright Way
  • Leah Knauer
    Key Cast
    "Jan Snyder "
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - New York Film Academy
Director Biography - Jennifer Marie

Jennifer Marie aka j Marie Biography

Jennifer Marie aka j Marie is a creative ball of energy to keep your eyes on. She is a multi-hyphenate writer, director, producer, actress, host, and comedian that leaves her all on the stage and screen. j Marie resides in Los Angeles, CA by way of Kansas City, MO. She graduated from the best HBCU in the land, Grambling State University with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. She never really planned on going to college, but she was awarded a track and field scholarship and that changed her life. She was able to take acting classes and get an official bite of the entertainment world while at GSU.

j Marie used her degree in a totally different way than she expected! In December 2023, she received her Master’s degree in Film and Media Production from New York Film Academy in Burbank, CA with a 4.0 GPA. That was the icing on the cake to get the writing, directing and producing bug fully active.

j Marie loves to entertain, but serving and motivating others is a strong equal. She is a mentor to at-risk youth in Watts, CA, Motivational Speaker, Youth Athletics Coach and on board of two non-profits. She has founded her own prayer ministry @PrayerOnTheSpot, which is the foundation to all she accomplishes. The goal for her is to have Faith, stay Focused and Finish what she is called to do!

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Director Statement

This short film is born from my personal experiences as a Black woman navigating the subtle, yet impactful world of microaggressions. Through humor, I’ve chosen to share moments that are both relatable and revealing, inviting the audience to reflect on the uncomfortable encounters that are not only offensive, but outright disrespectful to many people of color.

My goal is to spark curiosity, encouraging viewers to dig deeper into these issues, while also celebrating the resilience, style, and grace of Black culture. The characters, with their distinctive wardrobes and hairstyles, reflect the beauty and creativity that define us, carrying the story with confidence and authenticity.