
Jennifer Lynn Pappalardo
A NOVEL ARTIST

About Her
BEHIND THE SCENES
Jennifer Pappalardo’s passion for capturing the beauty of everyday life through imagery began at a young age when she first picked up a camera. Her interest in the art evolved during high school at Mount Washington Valley Careers & Technical Centers, where she joined the Visual Media program in 2014. Jennifer went on to pursue her love for storytelling and visuals at Rutgers University Newark in 2016, studying Video Production. With a deep adoration for both film and photography, Jennifer continuously pushes herself to create intricate works of art that set her apart from the crowd.
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Jennifer’s career took a transformative turn when she joined The Drew Barrymore Show, where she learned the art department's craftsmanship and honed her production design skills. Over time, she grew within the industry, eventually becoming the Assistant Art Director for the show. This opportunity allowed her further to develop her expertise in visual storytelling and design. Along with her work in television, Jennifer founded PhatDaddy Films in 2020, where she continues to apply her creative direction and design skills across a variety of projects. Constantly pushing the boundaries of her craft, Jennifer is now recognized as one of the next revolutionary female creatives in the industry.
Media & Publication

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Art Director for Trouble Connecting (2022) in
the fifth annual Women's Weekend Film Challenge
AUGUST 13, 2022

AUGUST 16, 2021

Times Square Billboard Publication
Photo for Jasmin Selena 'Gold Digga'
MAY 8, 2021

NJ.com Publication
"Hobby photographers want to celebrate Newark’s diverse beauty. This is what it looks like."
JUNE 6, 2021
Awards & Nominations
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Emmy Nominated 2024
The Drew Barrymore Show's Art Department was nominated for a daytime Emmy award back in 2024.

Official Selection 2019 NIFF
Newark International Film Festival selected 'Euthanize (2019)' for best short film. The film premiered at the cities CityPlex 12 theater the day of the award show. This was her first short film and first film festival nomination.

1st & 3rd Place
Photography Contest
Two winning awards in the 2015 Mount Washington Valley Photographers Contest: first place in Landscape for a silhouette photo of a couple on Mount Washington at sunrise, and third place in Portrait for an image of a girl with bright orange hair blowing snow toward the camera.
