About J&S PRODUCTIONS

About J&S Productions
J&S Productions was formed in New York City, 1989 by Susan Jensen and Paul Singer and relocated to Santa Barbara, California in 2000. As documentary filmmakers we look for compelling stories about people and places. Our work includes documentaries that range from stories about the west, to travel videos, to issue oriented subjects. Prior to 2000 our focus was advertising for fortune 500 companies. Our list included financial clients —Fidelity Investments, Merrill Lynch Chase Bank and travel related business — Fairmont Hotels, Cunard Cruise Lines and a host of others. For our clients we produced advertising in a range of media — television, radio, house magazines, print and documentary programming.

THE PARTNERS
Susan Jensen
Cofounder and Director of J & S Productions, Susan has enjoyed a multifaceted career spanning advertising and documentary filmmaking. She has an ear for a great story and a keen eye through the camera lens, augmented by training at NYU Film School, and UCLA Film School. Prior to 1989 and her foray into the film world, Susan was Senior Vice President at several New York ad agencies, among them, Ogilvy & Mather, Wells Rich Greene and DDB/Needham. She developed advertising and communication programs for a broad roster of Fortune 500 clients.

Paul Singer
Cofounder and Producer of J & S Productions, Paul has been honored with many industry awards including a Silver Lion from the Cannes Film Festival, recognition from the New York Art Directors Club and AIGA. He has also been honored with permanent membership in the Clio Hall of Fame. Over the years, he has created ad campaigns for Volkswagen, Gillette, Pepto-Bismol, Corning Glass Fuji Film and Pioneer Electronics. Before forming J&S Productions, Paul was a Creative/Art Director at DDB, McCaffrey McCall, Young & Rubicam and Scali McCabe Sloves.