a full-service creative, casting & music production company
about us.
JahPenée Productions: The Go-To Placement Agency & Production Company in Entertainment
JahPenée Productions (JPP) is a 2-in-1, full-service Talent Agency & Film and Television and Music Management Production Company specializing in pre-to-post production, casting, and creative consulting. We serve executive producers, indie filmmakers, and brands seeking high-quality, culturally resonant storytelling that moves audiences.
As a trusted creative hub, JPP offers opportunities for both emerging and professional actors, models, dancers, musicians, and production crew — connecting talent with purpose-driven projects across film, television, digital media, and live events. Our extensive network includes partnerships with major studios, independent creatives, and event production teams that bring bold visions to life from script to screen.
We don’t just fill roles — we build pipelines. JPP is where untold stories find their stage, and where underrepresented creatives grow into seasoned professionals.
We believe collaboration is the heartbeat of great storytelling. And we know that in this industry, your network is your net worth.
Ready to build something unforgettable?
Let’s connect and bring your vision to life.
what we do.
At JahPenée Productions, we develop bold, culturally rich content that shifts narratives and amplifies unheard voices. Our work spans scripted and unscripted film, television, music videos, branded content, live events, and music production — all rooted in intentional storytelling. From casting and creative consulting to full-scale production, we specialize in transforming raw ideas into cinematic experiences that resonate.
We have proudly led and/or contributed to projects such as:
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“The Mask” – Limited series on The CW Twin Cities
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Get Away – Directed music video for King Swank ft. BERI.
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FETISH – A short film funded by the Minnesota State Arts Board
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The Senator and the Ramp – Original narrative short
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COVID-19 Commercial – Hulu campaign
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THATBOYBERI Tour – Creative Direction and Tour Management
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Motown Tribute Musical – Casting and production direction
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42Music Label & Publishing – Home to Afrofusion artists BERI. and Anjybey
We collaborate with artists, organizations, and companies who are ready to tell powerful stories, elevate underrepresented voices, and create lasting cultural impact.
Are you a creative looking to join our roster of independent contractors?
Do you have a story, brand, or business that deserves to be seen and heard?
Book a Creative Consultation today — and let’s bring it to life.
we are...
The staff at JPP are dedicated to developing creatives' ideas onto multi-media platforms. JahPenée Productions is a new start-up entertainment business. The idea of our business is to connect investors, creators, creative talent and crew. What makes JPP different from our competitors is our standard hands-on process. Our team becomes your team on your project. This tactic assures our clients' success in the completion of their projects.
featured faces.
founder/ceo.
JACELYN P. JOHNSON
Jacelyn is the Founder/Creative Director of JahPenée Productions: The Oracle of Life's Evolutions, a Los Angeles & Minneapolis based Film/T.V. Production Company that provides pre - to- post production through outsourcing projects, creative consulting and casting services, with a primary focus on the ‘under-dog’ of the industry.
CEO / FOUNDER
JPP has provided over 200 job opportunities within the entertainment industry. Since it’s creation in 2014, JahPenée Productions has produced and co-produced a variety of projects from the mini-documentary psa about skin bleaching epidemic and it's harsh health defects, "New Afrikan" to the vampire dramedy, “Vasspire” (Season 1 & 2) webseries, FUSE: an annual Celebrity Gifting Guite for the EPSY Awards (2016-2018), to a Grammy Award winning ensemble and 25 member orchestra for the 2018 SuperBowl, A Tribute to Motown (musical) in St. Paul, Minnesota to developing two documentaries: The Mexîca Tribe and WeNextArtists representing the lonewolves of East Side Saint Paul, Minnesota. Jacelyn was just named one of HYPHENOVA TV's Creative Director and Producer, www.hyp.tv.
BACKGROUND
n February 2025, Jacelyn was inducted into the Minnesota Film & TV Board of Directors, continuing her mission to amplify diverse voices in entertainment and drive impactful storytelling in film, television, and media.
Through JahPenée Productions (JPP), Jacelyn has led creative consultation and production across film, television, theater, and live events, including:
• Award-Winning Short Film: FETISH: The Senator & The Ramp (2023) – Winner at LA Shorts (2024)
• TV Series: The Mask (CW Minneapolis, 2023) – Director, Producer & Casting Director
• Podcast: We Wear The Mask (2023) – Casting Director
• Live Events & Pageants: Miss Greater West Coast Pageant (Mahogany Girl Productions)
• Award Shows: The Instagrammyz (HitMakerSociety) – Recognizing top social media influencers
• Touring Theatrical Play: ROXY (Sparkle Productions)
• Music Supervision & Licensing: 42Music Publishing
As an actress, Jacelyn starred in the feature film Out of Time (2024), which screened at the Twin Cities Film Festival, Twin Cities Black Film Festival, and Micro Film Festival for Black History Month.
She also starred as Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Patti LaBelle, and Gladys Knight in the Tribute to Motown Musical (2017-2018), a highly acclaimed production that received nightly standing ovations. In 2018, she expanded her role beyond performance, serving as Co-Producer & Casting Director.
JPP remains committed to groundbreaking storytelling, talent development, and high-impact production across multiple platforms.
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MUSIC
Jacelyn has worked as a songwriter, production assistant, studio manager, Head of A&R and as the Creative Director (2013-2018) of HitMakerSociety: a music production company based in Los Angeles, California. Jacelyn has performed background vocals on several HMS artists’ albums, has co-written several songs and co-wrote her debut single, “Beautiful Me” in 2013, with her father and HMS music producer, Sedrick Blicman, one of Grammy Award winning, Tricky Stewarts’, music producers. Jacelyn recently started her own music label and publishing company under the umbrella of JahPenée Productions: 42Music Label & Publishing. Her first signed music artist is upcoming AfroFusion Artist, BERI. aka @thatboyberi. She taught BERI. acting and modeling at John Casablancas in 2017, and in the Spring of 2020 BERI. was lead by GOD to seek out Jacelyns' assistance and guidance with his music career. Since then, the two have had several tours for the release of his ep, "THATBOY", where the #ENDSARS and racial injustice unifying stadium track, "Revival" and pool party winner, "Summertime" play over and over on local radio station KMOJ 89.9FM in Minneapolis and WISHFM in Nigeria and on mulitple popular streaming services. Jacelyn has her eyes set on the future and the future is now!
RECOGNITION
In 2018, Jacelyn was honored to be featured as RollingOutMagazines: “Renaissance Woman”, highlighting her professional successes within the entertainment industry as an actress, screenwriter, producer, A&R Executive for HitMakerSociety, Creative Director of JPP and Agency Director of Model and Talent Management Agency - Minneapolis. Jacelyn is currently writing a tv series focused on the lgbtq community, two coffee table books titled: ‘JahPhilosophy’ and ‘PowerQuotes’ based on the people in her hometown Minneapolis, and seeking ways to provide opportunities for her community through her production company and agency. She is also developing an apparel line, PowerTeeQuotes, an online e-commerce apparel line for the urbane sophisticate.
HONOURS & AWARDS
In 2019, Jacelyn was honored by her alma mater, the historical black university and founding college of the Civil Rights Movement, Alabama State University with the “Fifty Under 50 Award” for excellence in her industry as an alumni. Jacelyn has worked with Emmy Award winning actors in the short films, ‘More Than Meets The Eye'. Jacelyn was awarded "Best Comedic Actress' Award for her leading role in, ‘Happily Married After’ and is currently writing a television series catering to the lgbtq community by exploring stories that ignite the familiarity in the human experience no matter the choice of gender or sexual preference. Jacelyn has held a presence at the historic Pan African Film Festival, Hollywood Film Festival, Black Hollywood Film Festival and more with raving reviews regarding her performance! She is a focused trendsetter and an innovative giant on her way to quickly becoming a mogul.
our projects.
RAIN
A post-schizophrenic artist opens up to two eccentric lovers that makes her question the meaning of freedom.
RAIN
AN EXCERPT FROM
an excerpt from RAIN -
INT. MENTAL HEALTH COMMERCIAL PSA - DAY
RAIN is on-screen. Black and white.
RAIN
Extreme highs. Extreme lows. Mood swings. Hallucinations. Waking up in the middle of the night screaming. Believing. Thinking. Knowing... no one else see's them.
Rain blurs into the background.
Suddenly dizzy, Rain throws the bracelet.
In a flash, she pushes everything off the desk.
SILENCE.
RAIN (V.O.)
Going back is not moving forward, but it is moving. Sometimes I wonder if being still, in my silence, will move my mountains. Heal these wounds. If I could heal my people. Find a cure for my sister. Make a decision and stick with it.
Bare some grandchildren for my parents. Be the girl they always wanted me to be.
Or be me. If I could just stay right here. In this moment. In this peace. Make it last forever. No moving back. Nothing at all.
RAIN GRAY
(deep sarcastic sigh)
Guess that's why we paint.
Rain scrambles through the massive clutter. She finds the bracelet and claps it on her right wrist.
Pops three pills and swallows. She picks up her pencil, grabs the sketch pad and walks to the kitchen.
contact.
Jacelyn P. Johnson @jahpenee @jahpeneeproductions @mtmagencympls @theactorsworkshopmpls #keepingupwithjahpenee