Ada M. Babino is a producer, director and writer with over 25-years experience in video and film production, and event planning. She founded Jezebel Filmworks; a production company which was the impetus for producing personalized documentaries, including her her independently produced docu-drama on hair entitled Middle Passage -N- Root which aired on Showtime. This timeless film explores the diverse opinions, identity concerns, and styles of black hair.
Ms. Babino is the founder of Nommo Speaker's Bureau a booking agency that represents diverse inspirational speakers for engagements at educational institutions, corporations and non-profit organizations. Under the umbrella of Nommo is Blackfilmmakers.net; a website designed to connect independent filmmakers and fans worldwide, and expose audiences to movies, workshops, film programming and exhibition outlets. For three years, she programmed a film exhibition series entitled Griot Cinema which presented independent showcases in the heart of Washington, DC.
She has worked consistently in media through out the past twenty years. She formally worked as Line Producer for the highly acclaimed film, Sankofa, and publicist during its 1994-95 national limited commercial release. Ms. Babino worked as a Special Projects Producer at Black Entertainment Television’s cable jazz channel, BET On Jazz from 1997-2001. As a free-lance producer, she has produced an In The Spirit segment for HARPO Production’s Oprah Winfrey Show.
Babino's personal works include: a short video entitled "Eracism," "Anticipation," a video vignette, which aired on local cable channel DCTV, a documentary on her grandparents entitled, "I Don' Been Through The Snake's Skin & Come Out Clean." Ms. Babino is a triple recipient of the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Grant-In-Aid award, the Pittsburgh Filmmakers Grant, and the National Black Programming Consortium Grant. She has served as a grant panelist for the DCCAH multi-discipline award, and the NBPC’s Prize Pieces Awards.
Utilizing her production and organizational skills, Ms. Babino was able to delve into the health care arena. She has worked for the Howard University Center for Urban Progress on an HIV/AIDS Faith Based Initiative and at the Howard University Student Health Center as Project Manager on a two year Centers for Disease and Prevention Control, (CDC) HIV Testing Initiative Demonstration Project, which was awarded to four HBCU’s. This project successfully provided free rapid Oraquick Advance HIV test to over 2500 students. In addition she has worked on an HIV/AIDS social marketing grant from the United Negro College Fund Special Projects Division.
A native from San Antonio, Texas, Ms. Babino received a degree in Broadcast Production from Howard University’s School of Communications and a Masters of Arts degree in Film from American University. She is the parent of one daughter.
Customer Service Agent|
Delta Airlines
From February 2015 to Current • 11 year(s)
Checking in passengers, guiding them through ticketing and reservations process, directing travelers to gates.
Booking Agent|
Nommo Speaker's Bureau, LLC
From February 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
Plan, strategize and manage agency activities, events and bookings. Provide support for event planning, speakers, partnerships, and production services.
Producer/Director|
Jezebel Filmworks
From February 2000 to Current • 26 year(s)
Direct and manage creative direction of independent or contracted video/film productions from pre- to post-production including writing scripts, research, interviews, and coordination.
Inn Keeper Assistant|
Bloomingdale Inn
From September 2012 to October 2012 • 0 year(s)
Assisted with inn operations and guest services.
Talent Coordinator|
United Church of Christ
From September 2011 to July 2012 • 1 year(s)
Identified, selected, coordinated, and booked entertainers and speakers for the UCC's National Youth Event yielding 2500+ youth.
Associate Director|
Tobacco-Free DC Initiative
From November 2011 to March 2012 • 1 year(s)
Directed tobacco prevention and cessation programs and initiatives.
Line Producer|
National Black Programming Consortium Public Media Corps
From October 2011 to March 2012 • 1 year(s)
Approved production items, kept records of expenses, payments and assisted project director with logistics management for teen talk show.
Principal Investigator/Project Director|
Howard University Student Health Center
From June 2009 to July 2011 • 2 year(s)
Led research projects and managed grant-funded health initiatives.
Field Producer and Production Manager|
Rubicon Productions
From April 2010 to November 2010 • 0 year(s)
Freelance producer/director of interviews on location for documentary and managed crew, talent and location coordination.
Project Coordinator - Manager|
Howard University Student Health Center
From March 2007 to June 2009 • 2 year(s)
Coordinated health programs and managed student health initiatives.
Project Manager|
Howard University Center for Urban Progress
From November 2007 to March 2009 • 2 year(s)
Managed three grants and coordinated urban development projects.
Associate Producer|
Paul Wagner Productions
From April 2008 to April 2008 • 0 year(s)
Directed and managed field productions for documentaries, conducted interviews and coordinated shoots.
Film Curator, Programmer|
Blackfilmmakers.net
From January 2002 to December 2003 • 1 year(s)
Curated and programmed film content for online platform.
Special Projects Producer|
Black Entertainment Television
From October 1996 to April 2001 • 5 year(s)
Formatted shows, edited programs for broadcast, produced interstitials and documentaries, directed field shoots.
Motor Pool Manager|
1996 Paralympics Games
From July 1996 to July 1996 • 0 year(s)
Managed transportation logistics for Paralympic Games.
Publicist|
Mypheduh Films, Inc.
From December 1993 to May 1995 • 2 year(s)
Promoted and marketed the feature film 'Sankofa'.
Line Producer|
Negod-Gwad Productions
From May 1990 to May 1994 • 4 year(s)
Managed production of independent feature film Sankofa, maintained budget, supervised staff, and provided logistical support.
