Jalen is a nomadic documentary filmmaker and conservation storyteller passionate about bringing people closer to the natural world.

At 21, unsure of what his future would look like, he left home for South Africa to chase a dream of filming wildlife. After living among untamed giants and experiencing a deeply connected way of life, he didn't just find what he was looking for. He returned having found what he wanted to dedicate his life to.

Drawn to stories that explore something fundamental about the human experience, Jalen captures the cultures, lives, and relationships shaped by the natural world and what they reveal about our place within it.

His portfolio spans documentary film and photography in expedition environments across land and sea. Based in Los Angeles, Jalen has worked with organizations such as The Nature Conservancy and currently freelances for OceanX. He earned his B.A. from Yale University after starting his education at community college.

When he’s not in the field, he can usually be found sitting at a piano, skateboarding, planting trees big and small, or learning how to freedive.