Jose Pichardo

Jose M. Pichardo Jr. is a documentary filmmaker, licensed drone pilot, and founder of Pichardo Creative Collective, Inc. and Pichardo Productions, LLC. Based in Bayonne, New Jersey, his work centers on social justice, cultural preservation, and community resilience. His most recent documentary, The River, is an award-winning film that has been adopted into curriculum at seven universities. His previous work includes An Army Rising Up, which aired nationally on PBS. Through hands-on youth media training, civil rights storytelling, and grassroots collaborations across regions such as East Harlem and the Mississippi Delta, Jose uses film as a tool for education, empowerment, and preserving community memory.