The School of Digital Arts hosted Emmy Award-winning director Jonathan X for a talk with students and local residents. During his presentation, he shared insights about his early career at KSN, the NBC affiliate, and his transition to Washington, D.C., where he served as the technical director for a startup operation at Home Team Sports.
Afterwards, he relocated to Los Angeles, C.A., where he had to rebuild his career from scratch. Despite the challenges, this period became the most rewarding time of his life, especially after he moved on from freelancing. He achieved great success as a creative and consistent technical director, which ultimately led to him winning multiple awards.
To hear Jonathan X's full story, check out the video below.
Awards
- 32nd Sports Emmy
Outstanding New Approaches Sports Events Coverage
NFL Sunday Ticket Experience on DirecTV
Director: Jonathan X - 2010 ProMax Gold Award
Children’s’ Programming Campaign-Live Action KCET - DR. Neil De Grasse Tyson Children’s Spots
Director: Jonathan X - 29th Sports Emmy
Outstanding Live Sports Special
BCS on Fox: Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
Director: Jonathan X - Tavis Smiley – PBS
39th NAACP Image Award
Best Talk (Series)
Director: Jonathan X - Tavis Smiley – PBS
38th NAACP Image Award
Best Talk, Information Series or Special
Director: Jonathan X - Tavis Smiley - PBS
37th NAACP Image Award
Best Talk. Information Series or Special
Director: Jonathan X - Tavis Smiley - PBS
36th NAACP Image Award
Best Talk. Information Series or Special
Director: Jonathan X - 2001 Emmy for Technical Director "NFL on Fox"
- 1999 Emmy for Technical Director "NFL on Fox"
- 1997 Emmy for TD/Graphics Team "NFL on Fox"
- 1996 Emmy for Technical Director "LA Marathon"
- 1995 Emmy for Technical Director "NHL on Fox"
- 1994 Emmy for Technical Director "NFL on Fox"