Jacob Leighton
Known for
Directing
Born
February 25, 2005 (age 21)
Biography
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).
Best known work
Crimson Maw
2024
Director's Cut
2024
Attack on Arkinboro Lane
2025
Sleight Of Hand
2023Domino Effect
2024Close To You
2025
The Lobbyist
2024
Pick Up the Phone
2024An Employee Exchange
2025
Tragic Times For Mr. Comedy
2025Filmography
2026
You're HiredDirector, Writer, Editor
2025
Attack on Arkinboro Laneas Fred Henrick
2025
Tragic Times For Mr. ComedyProduction Designer
2025
Close To YouFirst Assistant Director
2025
An Employee ExchangeDirector, Editor
2024
The LobbyistDirector, Writer, Editor
2024
Crimson Mawas Jake Johns
2024
Domino EffectFirst Assistant Camera
2024
Pick Up the PhoneDirector, Co-Writer, Editor
2024
Director's Cutas Production Assistant (V.O.), Director, Writer
2024
Playing With FireCo-Director, Director of Photography
2023
Sleight Of HandSecond Assistant Camera, Grip
2023
Chutes and LaddersEditor, Gaffer
2023
Project OJDirector, Sound