About
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).
Filmography
You're Hired2026 · Director, Writer, Editor
Tragic Times For Mr. Comedy2025 · Production Designer
Close To You2025 · First Assistant Director
An Employee Exchange2025 · Director, Editor
The Lobbyist2024 · Director, Writer, Editor
Domino Effect2024 · First Assistant Camera
Pick Up the Phone2024 · Director, Co-Writer, Editor
Director's Cut2024 · Director, Writer
Playing With Fire2024 · Co-Director, Director of Photography
Sleight Of Hand2023 · Second Assistant Camera, Grip
Chutes and Ladders2023 · Editor, Gaffer
Project OJ2023 · Director, Sound