From Collaborators and Clients…
“Jovan is highly charismatic, and her works have a terrific presence and impact on the psyche. More importantly, she thinks critically, reasons well, and has all the instincts for making sensitive works of art. I have since had the opportunity to view Jovan’s ability to accomplish complex tasks in a timely manner, develop creative and unique works of her own, and to equally support difficult implementation of creative processes. Jovan is a multi-talented and yet, cool-headed artist who is so much fun and challenging to be around. I have been personally delighted with Jovan’s work and her urge for reaching great heights with her works.”
“Jovan is this unstoppable train of positive energy and immense talent, who welcomes so so many people aboard to benefit from the things she creates and is involved in. Jovan and I produced several projects at Experimental Station in Chicago that were dreams come true for her, me, and so many other people. I would 100% entrust Jovan to plan and execute pretty much anything, but maybe more importantly, I 100% trust Jovan as a collaborator, able to give and receive in a process that leads to something bigger and better than anyone could do alone.”
“Red Clay Dance has had the pleasure of partnering with Jovan on several different film and media projects over the past two years. Jovan is a DOPE creative and collaborator. She goes above and beyond to ensure the end product is not only professional but has artistic integrity. She is a visionary and has been a phenomenal partner in our work, and we look forward to working with Jovan on projects in the future!”
“Jovan’s work looks professional but feels unconventional.
Her work provides an experiential quality that is not always found in digital production. I have worked with Jovan several times and plan to do so in the future.”
“Jovan Landry is a producer’s dream. She has an awesome collaborative spirit with a keen eye for detail. She takes the time to understand the creative vision and you can trust her to make that vision come alive. More than anything, she is incredibly patient and reliable. There isn’t always a straight path towards an artistic vision, but with Jovan’s commitment and professionalism, you can count her to stay the course and make that happen.”
“I got to know her as a collaborator on a dance project with Onye Ozuzu, where she produced beautiful documentation work. Later on, I hired Jovan to document my own dance piece. Throughout the process, she remained professional, on time, and pleasant.”
“Working with Ms. Jovan Landry was something that I’ll never forget. Landry meshes her love of music and entertainment culture with music and entertainment theory. She’s an artist, producer, and filmmaker that “knows” where to place all of the assets to bring about the most aesthetically pleasing outcome. Her knowledge proves most remarkable, no,..perhaps it is her energy, maybe it is the amalgamation of her intellect, frequency, and devotion that makes working with her so worthwhile!”
“Working with Jovan has never been anything less than working WITH Jovan. She’s always high-energy, low stress and she’s VERY focused on her goals without forgetting that every single person she’s working with is a human, too. She’s just such a beautiful spirit to work alongside, and I’m forever a fan. And that’s BEFORE I count her music!”
“I worked with Jovan Landry for a few years, playing sax and flute in her band. Never had I met a harder working multidisciplinary artist. When she wasn’t demonstrating her incredible breath control in front of a mic, she was shooting weddings, and doing a variety of photo and video work that elevates her from simply being an emcee. She rises above the call of anything she does and represents herself as something different from most artists you see today. She’s a one-stop-shop.”
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jovan in different arenas, and no matter what, she brings the funk. She is on point, consistent, and always has a new skill in her repertoire. On the occasions I’ve worked with her, she has been: a director, an actor, a camera person, a video editor, and a performer - all at a high level. Jovan is fearless, unapologetically creative, and goes after it. She’s a joy to work with and she’s one my favorite leaders in the Chicago arts community.”
“Jovan is a quadri-skilled goddess. She attempts and completes every job, task, and endeavor with care and professionalism. She never strays away from making sure each of her collaborators is unsatisfied. She also makes sure to put herself in each project. She’s truly one-of-a-kind.”
“I have worked with Jovan for most of my dance career. She was the sole videographer/photographer for Project Tool, and has created music and rapped live for my own personal performance projects. I can honestly say from working with Jovan that she is the most reliable human you will find. When she works on a project she puts all of her energy and passion into it. She is determined and does not let any deadline stop her from putting her all into her work even if the time frame seems unrealistic; she will get it done. She is a talented music artist and when collaborating with her you can’t help but be inspired by the consistency of the powerful woman she is and how it comes alive in the artistic work she creates. I’m proud to be even associated with such a high achieving person and know she will reach all her goals.”
“I met Jovan through a friend years ago and what inspires me about her is her relentless work ethic to continue to grow. A very humble but immensely talented individual with warmth and honest personality. We’ve worked on a few things together and she’s inspired some of my favorite music moments. She’s a serious artist and professional who doesn’t take herself too seriously and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her in any way I can. The GROWTH is inevitable.”
“When I decided to pursue entrepreneurial work, I knew I needed assistance with professional photographs and building out my website. Immediately, I reached out to Jovan for help. She not only provided me the services I needed but also responded in a timely fashion as she was also open to combining both our creative visions.”
“Jovan has been a pleasure to work with! Working on the 1st all-woman hip-hop album alongside Jovan was one of the most inspiring and delightful experiences I’ve had. From J.o.V. beats on YouTube in ‘09 to Executive Producer of the 1st All-Woman Hip-Hop Album, it’s been a great pleasure witnessing Jovan’s growth throughout her journey in the music and film industry!”
“Working with Jovan was a time stamp in our journey. We met each other very organically and continued to cross paths until working together in 2017. MVMNT & Run it Up we’re our first singles after returning to Chicago post U of I. She gave us efficiency, professionalism, and patience & we were grateful to have such a multitalented BlackGirlGenius to help us lay our foundation visually. ”
“I had the opportunity to work with Jovan as she documented and served as an artistic collaborator in the creation, development, and presentation process of Onye Ozuzu’s Project Tool in Haiti, New Orleans, Chicago, and in residency at Ragdale. Jovan has a remarkable ability to be an acute observer and an active participant, and simultaneously and seamlessly flow between both roles. Whether in a formal shoot or live performance, a candid interview or b-roll, Jovan’s ability to connect on and off camera brings out the best in her subjects.”
“A true student of the craft of Emceein’, Never Rhyming over vocals, displaying solid breath control, powerful stage presence, & nutritious content. After DeeJayin’ for her for a few years now, I have become proud of her Elevation & honored by her humbleness. Many artist have dope lyrics, dope showmanship, & personality but Jovan has all three. She is a complete emcee.”
“Jovan is definitely an awesome creative! She’s easy to work with on set and in the editing suite. Her calm, yet calculated approach allowed us to smoothly exchange creative ideas and build off of one another.”
“Jovan Landry is a gem to work with! She is creative and detail-oriented. Always on top of her schedule and she takes great initiative to deliver unique and outside of the box ideas. Jovan’s talents are versatile and she always brings a fresh perspective to the table!”
“We appreciated Jovan’s energy, creative mindset, and ability to make us feel comfortable and enjoy the process. The pictures Jovan took are beyond beautiful and captured significant moments and memories.”
“Jovan exceeded my expectations when filming and editing my music video in harsh weather conditions. Her supreme level of professionalism is much appreciated and she delivers work in a timely and thorough fashion. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her and her team again and strongly recommend her to others!”
“Jovan’s quality and character are sought after in the industry. From professionalism to the product, you are assured of her passion concerning your work and that’s why she will always be my go-to cinematographer.”
“Learning her sound was also a challenge. For the first time in forever, I was taught how to be accommodating! One size does not “fit all”, and Ms. Landry’s very picky about symphonic attributes, which is good! Plus, she’s humble, and I can’t stress it enough! If more artist had her attitude, we’d all collaborate for the right reasons, and there would be no reason for friction in the [Hip-Hop] game.”