aj VAlentine
Director
"I am a writer, therefore I am not sane" - Edgar Allan Poe
Storyteller
Nana's Porch
(July 2021 - March 2023)
A short film about a young man, Jerome: the story unfolds as he reflects on his childhood and the moments of joy, happiness, connection, and pain. This story speaks to a fraction of the black experience through the lens of relationships. Follow Rome on this journey.
Skills &
Experience
Experience
Writer - "Nana's Porch"
"Nana's Porch"
(July 2021-March 2023) - DanSan Creatives
Creative Director - "Nana's Porch"
(July 2021-December 2022) - DanSan Creatives
Casting Director - "Nana's Porch"
(July 2021 - July 2022) - DanSan Creatives
Director - “The Ascension of Maxi” (Apr 2025 - Jun 2025)
Women In Theatre Festival -
The Duluth Playhouse
Director - “The Foreigner” (June 2025 - October 2025)
Fall Production - County Seat Theatre
Director - “Goldilocks’ Way Home” (March 2026 - April 2026)
Spring Production 2026 - University Nursery School
Director - “Parked” (February 2026 - Present)
Women In Theatre Festival 2026 - The Duluth Playhouse
Director - “BooBoo Strikes Again” (February 2026 - Present)
Women In Theatre Festival 2026 - The Duluth Playhouse
Asst. Director - “Daisy Knows Best” (February 2026 - Present)
Women In Theatre Festival 2026 - The Duluth Playhouse
Education:
Master’s of Science in Entertainment Business
Full Sail University (Sep. 2025 - Present)
GPA: 4.0
Performing Arts Industry Essentials Certificate
NYU/Tisch (June 2025-February 2026)
Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business
Full Sail University (May 2022 - Mar. 2025)
GPA: 3.96
Skills:
Stage Direction
Creativity
Experienced Writer
Digital Marketing Technical Proficiency Spanish
Design and Production Reliability
Analytical
Canva Project Management
Effective Communication Microsoft 365
Organized
Shows I've Directed
The Ascension of Maxi
The Duluth Playhouse
June 6th, 2025
County Seat Theatre
Sept 25th - October 5th, 2025