Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, filmmaker and creative director Jordan James creates work that speaks to her experiences as a Black woman in the city. Currently pursuing a degree in Film & Television at Columbia College Chicago with a minor in Black World Studies, Jordan is passionate about storytelling and explores themes of identity, movement, and resilience in her work. Her background in classical ballet and modern dance has greatly influenced her artistic perspective, and she continues to translate movement into visually compelling narratives.

Jordan wrote, directed, produced, and edited her short film NINA, a dance-driven story featured in the Silver Room Block Party Film Festival. She also led all creative and production aspects of her poetic short film Girl with Wings, which has been featured in several showcases including the Reel Black Film Festival and the Black Souls Welcome Showcase. These works reflect her ability to craft intimate, visually rich stories that center Black girlhood and imagination.

In addition to her creative work, Jordan has developed a strong set of technical skills, including camera operation, set design, post-production, and script supervision. Her expertise in managing social media and websites has allowed her to effectively engage audiences and build digital presences for various organizations. For her outstanding contributions to communications within her sorority chapter—including social media, website development, and strategic messaging—she was honored with the Peggy Lewis LeCompte Award for Outstanding Undergraduate in Communications and Journalism.

Jordan balances all of this while maintaining a 3.8 GPA, demonstrating her ability to merge creativity, leadership, and academic excellence. Outside of her academic and professional work, she is deeply involved in campus life as a resident assistant, fostering connections and creating meaningful experiences for students. In her free time, she enjoys exploring museums, curating playlists, and engaging with art and history. Always eager to learn and grow, Jordan embraces new challenges and continues to push boundaries in both her creative and personal life.