Jalila Bell
Director / Producer at KAJE Creative LLC
Filmmaker, Producer, Director, Art Department Coordinator, Attorney (Entertainment), Choreographer and Dancer
Vallejo, California
January 2021
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About Jalila
Jalila A. Bell, Esq., is a visionary Director and Producer with a rich background in dance, choreography, visual arts, and the law. She merges her expertise in storytelling and team management to bring compelling cultural narratives to life. As a driving force behind Culture Connects Us, Jalila explores how cultural expression unites communities, bridging the power of movement and film.
Her extensive dance career, spanning jazz, modern, house, and contemporary styles, informs her unique approach to filmmaking. With a deep sensitivity to cues, rhythm, space, and emotion, she’s helmed the crafting of a film that transcends language, and evokes deep cultural reflections.
In addition to her work with KAJE Creative LLC as Managing Producer and Talent Coordinator, Jalila collaborates with community organizations like Village-Connect, Inc., advocating for community engagement and cultural preservation. Her legal and artistic careers often intersect, with past works like the Belly of the Beast collection exposing and challenging social norms around identity and culture.
Jalila’s dedication to storytelling through multiple mediums continues to expand, with future projects focusing on art, identity, and social justice. With Culture Connects Us as a testament to her talents, Jalila is committed to fostering cultural dialogue and creating lasting impact.
Unique traits: Communication, Writing, Rhythm, Musicality, Leadership
Life Experience
Achievements
Awards
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Lawyer of Distinction, Civil Litigation
(2018)
Featured Projects
Work Experience
Credits
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Culture Connects Us (
2021 - 2024 )
Documentary by KAJE Creative LLC Director / Producer Culture Connects Us is a powerful exploration of how diverse cultural experiences and artistic expressions unite communities and foster a shared sense of humanity. Directed and produced by Jalila Bell, with executive producer Village-Connect, and featuring collaborations with producers Wanda K. Whitaker, Kaylah Marin, and Gaylon Logan Jr. (Kwame Osagyefo), the film underscores the importance of celebrating cultural heritage while nurturing inclusivity and understanding in a rapidly changing world. The film showcases intimate phenomenal stories, performances, and conversations that highlight the role of culture in bridging differences and building connections across generations and backgrounds. -
Pride: A Cinematic Concert (
2019 )
Film Actress -
Foreign Lovers (
2017 )
Film associate producer
Loglines
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Worthy of Survival Budget: $0 - $100K | Drama Director Skyler Cooper (Hero Mars) leads the crew of this dramatic narrative short-to-feature film Worthy of Survival.
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Culture Connects Us Budget: $0 - $100K | Experimental ⋄ Documentary One Love, One Heart
Education
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Golden Gate University School of Law
(1999-2003) -
Mills College
(1994-1998) -
Ruth Asawa School of the Arts
(1990-1994)
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