Biography
J. Forever Renee
Cinematographer | Director of Photography
Michelle Renee Israel, MS, creatively known as J. Forever Renee, is a Nashville based Director of Photography with a depth of knowledge and experience in dramatic, creative, and cinematic video production with a focus on Aesthetic Design.
J. Forever Renee is able to take a vision and transform it into reality using technology, film, and creativity.
J. Forever Renee began her artistic journey at the age of sixteen, began her works in entrepreneurship at the age of nineteen, and then at the age of twenty-four, founded the company OuterShell Productions which dynamically evolved into the greater company she considers an honor to have served as a Co-Founder of, OuterShell, LLC.
With a natural passion for learning and the art of education, J. Forever Renee both worked and attended university full-time, and she believes this allowed her to engage in a unique experience to produce powerfully moving artwork and gain practical knowledge in the industry while under the tutorship of world renowned professors such as Tom Neff, the Co-Founder of the Documentary Channel.
After earning her Masters Degree, J. Forever Renee transitioned career fields from Creative Design and Video Production into the field of Information Technology and Security. For the past eleven years, she has spent her career works in the field of Technology and Information Security, with a specific focus on Program Analysis and Development, and Intelligent Systems Design.
At the start of 2025, J. Forever Renee made a dynamic pivot to re-emerge into the field of Creative Design and Video Production with a focus on Creative Content Development, Interactive Design, and Cinematography.
As a precursor to this dynamic pivot, J. Forever Renee engaged in an independent project serving in a triple role as Executive Producer, Lead Actor, and Director of Photography for the Fantasy Film Series, Heartbreaks to Elevate.
In addition, J. Forever Renee independently worked with various entrepreneurs and businesses such as Fleet Feet to produce visually appealing content needed to meet their vision.
In her downtime, J. Forever Renee enjoys spending time with her family, writing poetry, creating music, studying the arts and sciences of film production and technology, and stargazing.
If you are looking for engagement in your next chapter of innovative visual artwork, J. Forever Renee looks forward to connecting with you.
