Changing the world starts with a story.
That’s where Forward Frame Media comes in. We work with nonprofits, political campaigns, charities, and start-ups to inspire change through video content creation. We move your cause FORWARD.
Our Team
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTORJesse Medalia Strauss
Jesse Medalia Strauss is an Emmy, Reed, and Pollie award-winning video producer and the creative director of Forward Frame Media, a progressive media production company based in Washington, DC.
Since founding Forward Frame Media in 2015, Jesse has led the creative for thousands of video projects for Democratic campaigns at the presidential, state, and local levels, as well as for many nonprofits and advocacy organizations doing important work across the country. His work has been seen by millions of voters, gone viral on social media, and can be found on HBO as the editor of the hit documentary 38 at the Garden.
Jesse is a native New Yorker and a graduate of American University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Film and Media and a master’s degree in Political Communication.
When not working on your video project, you can find Jesse at a new restaurant, traveling by train, or convincing friends and strangers to start watching Andor.
BUSINESS MANAGERBecky Mezzanotte-Blizard
Becky Mezzanotte-Blizard is a digital content and event professional with a Master’s degree in International Media from American University. Much of her free time is spent at the ice rink practicing jumps and spins or in hockey skates working on her shot (she plays on three teams). She likes to travel and often does so with her skates. Her craziest adventure involved driving to Toronto with her best friend to see her favorite K-Pop band, SHINee.
Becky joined Forward Frame as the Business Manager where she plans to keep everyone super organized because she’s known for that. Be careful about talking to her about figure skating, hockey, or K-Pop. She doesn’t shut up about them.
VIDEO EDITORCandace Ho
Candace Ho is an East-Coast transplant currently based in Los Angeles. She received her BA with Honors from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, and has worked on a diverse slate of projects across narrative, documentary, and YouTube content.
She joined Forward Frame as an Assistant Editor and is passionate about social justice and civic engagement. In her free time she likes to aggressively karaoke, and scour the city for the best matcha lattes.
VIDEO PRODUCER, DIRECTOR & EDITOREmily Watson
Emily Watson is a Brooklyn-based award-winning filmmaker with a background in journalism, politics and advocacy. She has written, directed, produced and edited videos for national media outlets, organizations and brands, including HuffPost, Quartz, Business Insider, Vox, Netflix, SEIU, CWA, IBT and the Environmental Defense Fund. From viral TikToks for the Teamsters to an investigative documentary at a Missouri jail, her work is dedicated to making tangible shifts in policy and public perception, and spreading important messages for her clients. In the 2024 and 2025 election cycles, her video work won both Reed and Pollie Awards, and she’s looking forward to what 2026 has in store.
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHYJustin Feltman
Justin Feltman is a documentary filmmaker and cinematographer based in Washington, DC.
His first feature documentary, Hamtramck, USA explored life and democracy in America's first Muslim-majority city. The film premiered at SXSW and was broadcast on PBS World Channel’s America Reframed.
Justin’s commercial credits include the US State Department, US Department of Commerce, More Perfect Union, IHG, The United Way, USA Today, and Bloomberg News.
MOTION GRAPHICS ARTISTDumarys C. Espaillat
Dumarys C. Espaillat was, until recently, the cool kid asking for free concert tickets. Over the years she has used her passion for music and her animation and photography skills to promote concerts and artists.
She was born and raised in Puerto Rico and now lives in New York City. Although she still hasn’t adjusted to the cold, she absolutely loves the snow. Throughout her time in New York, she has done work for brands like HBO, J. Crew, Dove, Theragun, Dunkin’, Electric Zoo, and Elrow.
Dumarys joined Forward Frame Media helping the company with her motion design skills. She tries her best to always bring magic to the team and encourages everyone to join in her obsession with every Harry Potter movie.
VIDEO EDITORAusten Saltz
Austen Saltz is a video editor based in New York City who works across a variety of short-form video content. Between cutting movie trailers for Giaronomo Productions, he helps Forward Frame Media make high-quality videos.
He is a huge advocate for bold progressive policies, as well as an advocate for “just a little more sound design” on every cut. As a New Yorker, don’t bother asking him if somewhere is “walkable”… the answer will always be yes.
Want to make the world a better place?
Forward Frame Media is an affordable and effective partner for nonprofits, political campaigns, and other change-makers who want to tell their story and get their message out. We work for the change we wish to see in the world.
From coming up with an idea all the way through uploading to YouTube, we’ll be there every step of the way. We write, direct, shoot, and edit, turning your message into a compelling narrative that will show the world who you are while generating the action you need.