About
Jayson Kiensler is an amateur independent filmmaker from North Carolina, passionate about crafting emotional, character-driven stories across multiple genres. With a love for movies and a background in musical theatre, Jayson brings heartfelt realism and natural dialogue to every project. His current slate includes Young Justice, now in pre-production, and the horror sequel Ribcage II, which is in post-production. Jayson previously directed Calamity (2022), which was nominated for three awards including Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography; Ribcage (2021), which earned two nominations for Best Cinematography and Best Supporting Actor; and Boomer (2024).
Filmography
The Young Justice2028 · Director, Writer, Cinematography
Fingertips: Reborn2028 · Director, Writer, VFX Artist, Cinematography
Fingertips2025 · Cinematography, Director, Producer, Writer
Ribcage II2025 · Writer
Boomer2024 · Producer, Director, Editor, Casting Director, Cinematography
Boomer2024 · Producer, Director, Editor, Writer
Calamity2023 · Cinematography, Director, VFX Artist, Editor, Producer, Writer
Ribcage2022 · Cinematography, Makeup Effects, Director, Editor, Theme Song Performance, Writer