Training Instructor
Jonathan W Parra
he/him
Jonathan is a producer, director, writer and editor. His experience in the field and the studio covers a wide range of content from films, commercials, web videos and broadcast television. Jonathan began teaching at BAVC in 2003 after becoming Avid certified to teach Media Composer. From there he became Apple certified to teach Final Cut Pro. Since then he’s taught other post-production classes including Intro to Premiere Pro.
Jonathan developed and produced the Comcast/NBC cable television show CHN-NOW, a regional news and current affairs show told in a documentary format. His short comedy film, Back Issues, premiered as an official entry of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. He has directed and produced game trailers and commercials for Electronic Arts, GREE, Kabam, Spicy Horse Games, and other video game companies. In 2024 he produced and directed the nationally broadcast Superbowl pre-game special, Big Game Tailgate, for Nexstar Media Inc.
Classes taught at BAVC Media:
- Premiere Pro: Intro
