Get ready, Owerri! The IMOIFF Creatives & Film Festival 2025 is about to get a whole lot more star-powered with the exciting announcement that the award-winning journalist, media personality, actress, producer, creative director, and brand architect, the one and only Jeannie Jones, affectionately known as “The Kitty of the City,” will be joining our esteemed jury!
Prepare for insightful deliberations and a keen eye for cinematic excellence as Jeannie brings her multifaceted expertise to the festival. This dynamic force, whose multi-media firm Ready Set Impact is based in Los Angeles, boasts a remarkable career spanning music, film, radio production, publishing, social media marketing, branding, and casting.
Dubbed “Oprah in Training” by The Washington Post for her versatility and strong presence, Jeannie’s experience extends far beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. While consistently covering entertainment, she has proven her mettle handling serious news issues for various media outlets. From co-hosting the “Russ Parr Morning Show” to dominating the airwaves in her hometown as the #1 night show host of “Love Talk” on WPGC 95.5 (CBS Radio) and serving as an entertainment reporter on “The Donnie Simpson Morning Show,” Jeannie has a deep understanding of impactful storytelling. Her return to Radio One saw her helm the #1 rated midday show for over a decade, solidifying her status as a media powerhouse.
Beyond the microphone, Jeannie’s captivating voice has graced campaigns for major corporations like Apple, Coca Cola, GMC, and L’OREAL Paris, and she has lent her talents to voiceovers for the WNBA. She has also graced the small screen as Co-Host on WTTG-FOX 5 TV Morning News & The American Idol Chatter segment and offered her critical insights as a music critic for BET, The Washington Post, and XM Satellite.
But Jeannie Jones is more than just a media maven; she is a dedicated motivational speaker and community activist. Her unwavering commitment to giving back has earned her numerous accolades, including the NAACP Leadership Award. She has tirelessly donated her time and resources to organizations such as The Boys And Girls Clubs, The United Way Homewalk Los Angeles for the Homeless with Kobe Bryant, and The Good Shepherd Shelter For Battered Women With Children, among many others. Her personal vow to “always encourage youth to be the best they can be” and “elevate tomorrow’s leaders today” shines through her mentoring program and Grant My Wish Foundation.
Currently, Jeannie continues to make her mark as a featured writer for Underground Music Collection, stars in the Emmy-nominated series “This Eddie Murphy Role Is Mine, Not Yours – Season 2,” and the film “APOLLO.” She has also lent her musical talents to the soundtracks of films like “First Comes Like” and “Stuck” (LionsGate) and can be heard on iHeart Radio.
IMOIFF 2025 is honored to welcome such a distinguished and multifaceted individual to our jury. Jeannie Jones’ keen eye for talent, diverse experience, and unwavering passion for creative expression will undoubtedly enrich the festival and provide invaluable perspectives to our filmmakers.
Get ready for an exciting edition of IMOIFF, as “The Kitty of the City” brings her Hollywood sparkle and insightful judgment to the heart of Owerri!
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