JaNarie Rhambo is an ambitious and innovative visionary and storyteller. In her experience as a director she specializes in creatively capturing the essence of a narrative using heavy-hitting and impactful visuals. JaNarie’s body of work illustrates how she brings her audience along for the ride in a way that strongly conveys a message as the story unfolds. She is most passionate about creating and telling stories with cinematic uniqueness, perspective, and cultivating stories that bring awareness and change in her community. Her visual style is bold, colorful, and full of life! 

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As a Los Angeles native, LA is where JaNarie primarily learns, works and plays but as a travel enthusiast, inspiration comes from everywhere. A recent graduate of Cal State LA  with a Bachelor's degree in Theater, Design Production, JaNarie found her passion for film very early in life. Throughout her career she has found joy in directing, shooting, and editing her own cinematic visuals to music, combining her love for both music and film. 

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Growing up, JaNarie was also an elite swimmer of 5 years, soccer player for 14 years, scuba diver, and track and field athlete.  Her high school debut in track revealed some hidden talents and allowed JaNarie to compete in the Junior Olympics and on a collegiate level. Early in her throwing and directing career, she attended Cal Lutheran, El Camino College, and later earned a full ride scholarship to Cal State LA where she threw hammer and shotput where she set weightlifting records and has throws recorded in the All-TIme Best. She was able to take her weight lifting and throwing skills to the film world, modeling and working out for big companies such as Athleta!  

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While a student, a Division 2 athlete, and director’s assistant, she proved her ability to apply learned skills and professionalism in the real world. She participated in well renowned camps such as Bill Duke's Youth Media Camp at NYFA, and Stuntwoman Lafaye Baker's Diamond In The Raw Teen Camp. After her completion of both camps, she was able to further her career into directing and volunteered her time giving back to the these two programs that fathered her career by becoming a mentor! Her commitment to her craft allows her to continuously reinvent herself and push her limits as she expanded into directing commercials and music videos for some of the industry's up and coming underground artists.  

 

As a young and inventive personality, together with her energetic and assiduous work ethic, JaNarie’s future is bright! With her sights set on furthering her directing career, JaNarie is preparing to take her career to the next level and find a production company to call home. Stay on the lookout for what's next for Ms.Rhambo!