Documentary Filmmaker and Multimedia Journalist
Devon Jezek is an award-winning documentary filmmaker focused on telling human rights stories through impactful, character-driven films. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications in May 2025 with a BA in Documentary Studies and Production, and minors in Sociology and Journalism.
Through international study and field production, she refined her investigative storytelling skills while producing long-form documentary work. Her films explore topics including women’s rights, climate change, animal welfare, and community resilience, with a focus on elevating underrepresented voices.
Devon has collaborated with NBC6, CBS12, and ClosetoHome Productions, bringing documentary storytelling to broader audiences. As a global traveler and dedicated volunteer, she is recognized for her leadership, cultural empathy, and commitment to meaningful storytelling.
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Awards & Recognition
Pages of Protest
"Honorable Mention" - IGen Film Festival
"Official Selection" - REEL East Texas Film Festival
"Official Selection" - Vancouver Black Independent Film Festival
"Official Selection" - aGLIFF/Prism Film Festival
"Best Texas Resident Film" and "Best Short Documentary Film" - San Antonio QFest: LGBT International Film Festival
"Official Selection" - Amarillo International Film Festival
"Best Short Documentary" - Paris Lady MovieMakers Film Festival
"Official Selection" - REEL East Texas Film Festival
"Official Selection" - Virginia Queer Film Festival
"Official Selection" - See Us on Film: The Atlanta Black Pride LGBTQ International Film Festival
"Official Selection" - National Black Film Festival
"Official Selection" - OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival
"Best Student Documentary Short" - Valkyrie International Film Festival
"Best Youth Documentary Short" - Astoria Film Festival
"Official Selection" - IMAGEOUT The Rochester LGBTQ+ Film Festival
"Best Documentary Film" - Ithaca Short Film Festival
Without Shame, Without Stigma, Without Fear
"Best College Documentary - Long Form" - Cayuga Film Festival
Good Day Ithaca: Episode 11/18/22
"Outstanding Morning Newscast" - New York State Broadcasting Association
School Awards and Recognitions
"Roy H. Park School of Communication's Student to Watch" - The Ithacan, Ithaca College's award-winning, student run news outlet chooses an honoree for their academic achievements, research, internships, and meaningful contributions to their field
"Ithaca College Faculty Award" - Awarded to an exemplary student in their degree program
"Peggy Ryan Williams Award for Academic and Community Leadership" - Awarded to students who excel academically, perform service to the college community and nation, and represent an exemplary level of accomplishment
