Directing
Jacob Leighton
EN cinema · 15 credits
Born
25 February 2005 (age 21)
Jacob David Leighton (born February 25th, 2005), is an aspiring filmmaker and director. Some notable achievements include getting 2nd place in the Quinnipiac University 24 Hour Film Challenge in 2023 with "Chutes and Ladders" (2023) and winning an award for Best Screenplay in the 2025 Quinnipiac Film Society "Quinnies" with "The Lobbyist" (2024).
Known for
Filmography
You're Hired
Director, Writer, Editor
Out of Orbit
Script Supervisor
Attack on Arkinboro Lane
as Fred Henrick
Close To You
2025
Close To You
First Assistant Director
An Employee Exchange
2025
An Employee Exchange
Director, Editor
Tragic Times For Mr. Comedy
Production Designer
Crimson Maw
as Jake Johns
Director's Cut
as Production Assistant (V.O.), Director, Writer
Domino Effect
2024
Domino Effect
First Assistant Camera
The Lobbyist
Director, Writer, Editor
Pick Up the Phone
Director, Co-Writer, Editor
Playing With Fire
Co-Director, Director of Photography
Sleight Of Hand
2023
Sleight Of Hand
Second Assistant Camera, Grip
Chutes and Ladders
Editor, Gaffer
Project OJ
2023
Project OJ
Director, Sound