Jeanna French graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film/TV studies. After graduating, she was hired as a permanent member of the post-production team of PBS, documentary-travel series, In the Americas with David Yetman. Currently, she is an editor as well as an associate producer of the series, going on her eig...
Read MoreJeanna French graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film/TV studies. After graduating, she was hired as a permanent member of the post-production team of PBS, documentary-travel series, In the Americas with David Yetman. Currently, she is an editor as well as an associate producer of the series, going on her eighth season with the show.
Jeanna French was the editor on HBO short documentary film, Brillo Box (3¢ Off) directed by Lisanne Skyler. In the project's infancy, she also edited work samples for Brillo Box (3¢ Off) that lead to an invitation for the film to participate in the 2013 Independent Feature Project Spotlight on Documentaries, ultimately leading to a production partnership with HBO Documentary Films. Brillo Box (3¢ Off) was short-listed for the Academy Awards and has screened at numerous film festivals including and not limited to, the New York Film Festival, Sheffield International Documentary Film Festival, Aspen Film Festival, and Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. Brillo Box (3¢ Off) aired August 7th, 2017 on HBO and is currently available on HBO Go and HBONow.
Jeanna French also edited the short film “A Few Things About Robert Irwin." The film was originally conceived for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s annual Art+Film gala, celebrating the life and work of the artist Robert Irwin. “A Few Things About Robert Irwin,” has showcased at Provincetown Film Festival, AFI Documentary Film Festival and LA Film Fest, Florida Film Festival and more.
In addition to Jeanna's film work, she has edited tons of online video content, promo and social media videos and more. Jeanna French has worked with clients such as the Los Angeles County of Museum of Art, Sounds True, Oxford Press, The University of Arizona, Arizona State Museum and more. Recently, Jeanna edited short branded content film, "Secret Superhero" for the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
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