Framing Our Own Stories: Women in Media Production
A discussion with women media producers working in film, photography, and digital storytelling to explore how gender and power shape the stories we see and the ones we don’t. Featured panelists will discuss how women are reclaiming representation and creating media through a contemporary feminist lens.
🎥 Moderator Tricia Creason-Valencia (Emmy-nominated filmmaker & San José Creative Ambassador) leads a conversation with:
📷 Nitrate Fox (Britt Bradley) — award-winning alternative process photographer exploring gender & visibility through historic wet-plate photography
🎬 Jennifer Gonzalez — Director of Photography whose lens has captured work for Amazon, Google, ESPN & more
✂️ Farran Tabrizi — Documentary filmmaker, editor, and co-founder of PowerHouse & Unmuted Studio
This panel is presented as a part of Women's Heritage Day!
🕰️ Panel is from 1:30pm - 2:30, Women's Heritage Day is from 12pm to 4pm. 🎟️ Free!
Meet the Panelists
Tricia Creason-Valencia is a dynamic force in the world of filmmaking, education & community building. Through the art of storytelling, Tricia weaves her own raw narrative of mothering, making movies, resilience and rediscovery. She believes, deep in her soul, that truth-telling fosters empathy and connection, serving as a catalyst for social change.
As an Emmy-Nominated Director/Producer, Motivational Speaker and Co-Founder of PowerHouse, a podcast & media production studio and event space for women+ creatives in Downtown San Jose, Tricia pioneers the way for women, people of color and youth to amplify their voices and claim their power through creative expression. Her documentary films have won numerous awards, including "Best Documentary" for Stable Life at the prestigious Cinequest Film Festival, and have inspired dialogue and action through screenings at film festivals and on public television nationally. Tricia is a 2026 Creative Ambassador for the City of San José; she is producing a city-wide, multi-media project titled "I am/We Are: Our Stories Connect Us".
Farran Tabrizi is a Documentary Filmmaker and Editor and is an advocate for authentic expression, convinced of its transformative power on audiences. Expanding her influence, she co-founded PowerHouse, a vibrant creative workspace for women+ and Unmuted Studio, a podcast studio committed to amplitying women's voices. She cultivates a company culture that reflects her values connection, collaboration, and empowerment.
With over two decades of experience, Farran masterfully crafts stories that combine creativity, technical prowess, and emotional intelligence. A mother, wife and music junkie, Farran's deep personal connections resonate through her work, allowing her to orchestrate every project she touches into a powerful catalyst designed to move and motivate.
Nitrate Fox (Britt Bradley) is an award-winning alternative process photographer and museum professional whose work explores gender, power, and visibility through the historic lens of wet-plate collodion. Known for her haunting, handcrafted tintypes and ambrotypes, her work has been featured in group exhibitions at the Center for Photographic Art, the San Francisco Arts Commission, Photos De Femmes, the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, and the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival.
As a museum collections registrar, she has stewarded the archives of photographic icons including Andrew J. Russell, Dorothea Lange, Anne Brigman, and Joanne Leonard. She recently published Jamnesia: The Alternative Art of Athleticism, a photo book + love letter to a radical athletic culture — roller derby - that captures the raw energy, intimacy and visual power of modern roller derby.
Jennifer Gonzalez is a Director of Photography with a foundation in journalism and years of experience behind the lens. Jennifer's work spans commercials, branded content, and narrative films, each project showcasing her commitment to excellence and authentic storytelling. She is known for her ability to craft visually compelling stories that resonate deeply with audiences. Born in Mexico and brought to the United States at a young age, Jennifer's immigrant background has shaped her unique perspective, fueling her passion for storytelling and her dedication to representing diverse narratives through her work.
Jenniter brings cinematic precision and cutting-edge technology to her work, ensuring exceptional quality and versatility across every project. She is also a trained FAA-licensed drone pilot. Her collaborations with leading brands like Amazon, Google, ESPN, Samsung, and more reflect her ability to deliver stunning visuals tailored to each client's vision.