Jeesay – “Promise” Music Video
Music Video · Direction · Cinematography · Editing · Production

Overview
Bay Area rapper Jeesay brought me on to direct and produce a low-budget, high-impact music video for a single off his Burn The Boat album. Shot across multiple locations in San Francisco and Oakland, the project was executed with a lean crew and a strong creative vision.

Objective
Create a cinematic, narrative-driven music video that visually supports the emotional tone and storytelling of the track—despite budget limitations.

My Role

1. Director · Cinematographer · Editor · Producer
2. Oversaw creative direction and production planning
3. Scouted and selected on-location shoots in SF and Oakland
4. Directed talent and managed a small crew
5. Shot all footage and handled post-production editing and color

Deliverables

- Fully edited music video for digital release
- Social cutdowns for Instagram and promotional use
- Still frames and visuals for cover art and content marketing

Results

- Delivered a visually compelling video on a minimal budget
- Captured the artist’s vision while maximizing production value
- Strengthened my portfolio in music video direction and independent filmmaking

@jeesaymusic | Burn The Boat (2024)