Welcome to another episode of the Visual Intonation podcast featuring Jenise Whitehead, a multifaceted artist born in Nashville and raised in South Los Angeles. Join us as we explore her artistic journey, from learning oil painting and jazz in Leimert Park to developing a passion for still photography and cinematography.    Jenise earned her BA in Spanish from San Francisco State University, studying abroad in la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Co-directing "Gideon's Cross" in Outfest Los Angeles’ OutSet program marked a significant milestone, leading to screenings at prestigious festivals like Outfest Fusion, Outfest LA, and Outfest Santo Domingo.    Having trained in Panavision Hollywood’s two-year program, she became a member of IATSE International Cinematographers Guild Local 600. Over the years, she honed her craft working on award-winning shows such as "Insecure," "Unbelievable," "Gentefied," "Diary of a Future President," "Waffles + Mochi," and "Young Sheldon."    Jenise's dedication to her art led her to participate in the American Film Institute's inaugural Cinematography Intensive for Women. Recently, she earned her MFA in Cinematography at AFI, receiving recognition through the Perenchio Family Endowed Scholarship and the Tom Yoda Scholarship.    As a director and cinematographer, Jenise is committed to capturing stories that delve into the intersection of marginalized identities, humanizing experiences that remain unexplored in cinema. Join us for an insightful conversation with Jenise Whitehead as we uncover the inspirations, challenges, and aspirations that shape her impactful work in the world of storytelling.  Contact: Jenise Whitehead's Website: https://www.jenisewhitehead.com/ Jenise Whitehead's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jenise.whitehead.dp/ Visual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/ Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/ Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.com Vante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante