Jacob Leighton
Directing
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
Directing8
movieYou're Hired
2026
Director
Close To You
2025
First Assistant Director
movieThe Lobbyist
2024
Director
moviePick Up the Phone
2024
Director
movieDirector's Cut
2024
Director
moviePlaying With Fire
2024
Co-Director
Project OJ
2023
Director
Editing5
Writing4
movieYou're Hired
2026
Writer
movieThe Lobbyist
2024
Writer
moviePick Up the Phone
2024
Co-Writer
movieDirector's Cut
2024
Writer
Acting3
movieAttack on Arkinboro Lane
2025
Fred Henrick
movieCrimson Maw
2024
Jake Johns
movieDirector's Cut
2024
Production Assistant (V.O.)
Camera3
Domino Effect
2024
First Assistant Camera
moviePlaying With Fire
2024
Director of Photography
Sleight Of Hand
2023
Second Assistant Camera, Grip
Lighting1
Production1
movieTragic Times For Mr. Comedy
2025
Production Designer