Jenny V. Desrosiers: visual alchemist
al·che·my/ˈalkəmē/
noun: alchemy
a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination.
Jenny (b. Boston, MA) is a Haitian-American cinematographer and multi-disciplinary artist. They are currently rooted in Brooklyn, NY.
Crafting with the purpose of illuminating narratives that have long been overlooked, it is through the lived experiences of their spiritual upbringing within the vibrant Haitian community of Boston, which Jenny derives inspiration.
Recently honored with the Panavision New Filmmakers Grant, Jenny skillfully tells a diverse array of stories through their lens. Their portfolio encompasses a variety of short narrative films, branded content, and music videos.
Jenny's body of work demonstrates a keen sensitivity to underrepresented subjects that aims to resonate emotionally with viewers.
Some favorite films include, Requiem for a Dream (2000), City of God (2002), and Scooby Doo (2002).
Resume available on request.
All Inquiries:
Direct
e: jendesrosiersphoto@gmail.com
Selected Past Clients
WNBA
New Balance
SheaMoisture
Hannibal Buress
Nike
Sony Music
Riot Games
Vans
Education
Journalism & Professional Writing (B.A)
Digital Media Studies minor (TV & Film Production)
Fine Art minor (Digital & Film Photography)
University of Massachusetts Lowell, May 2017
Grants and Awards
Panavision New Filmmakers Program Grant (2023)
Pano x Abel Cine Cinematographer's Lab Cohort (2023)
Zeiss Altitude Awards (Semi-Finalist) (2022)
Adolescent Content Black History Month Creator Feature (2022)
Press
Vegas PBS | The Mother's Roots: An Afrodiasporic Vision Exhibit Jan 2025
OUT Magazine| Discover Queer Stories |Oct 2023
FREE THE WORK | FTW newsletter Aug 2023
British Cinematographer | Altitude Awards winners crowned at Cine Gear Expo
Professional Affiliations
The ICFC, ARRAY Crew, 600 Black Women Mentee, Brown Girl Doc Mafia (BGDM), The JTC List, Free The Work, Black Woman Photographer, Authority Collective, Diversify Photo
Film Festivals
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival: Best Short of The Year (Official Selection) (2025)
Indie Short Fest: Best Experimental Short (Winner) (2024)
New York Flash Film Festival (Finalist) (2022)
Indie Night Film Festival (Official Selection) (2022)
Boston Women's Film Festival (Official Selection) (2021)
Imagine This Women's Film Festival (Official Selection) (2021)
Group Exhibitions:
The Mother's Roots: An Afrodiasporic Vision, Rotunda Gallery at Clark County Government Center, Las Vegas, Nevada (Winner: Best In Show) (2025)
Unapologetically Here, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn NY (2022)
Shadow Self, New House Art Space, London, United Kingdom (2022)
A Black Perspective on the Modern World, Culture Lab LIC, Queens NY (2022)
all about love: the exhibition, Vision98 Studios, Los Angeles CA (2022)
Trapxart, Los Angeles CA (2019)