
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).
You're Hired 2026
Director, Writer, Editor
An Employee Exchange 2025
Director, Editor
The Lobbyist 2024
Director, Writer, Editor
Pick Up the Phone 2024
Director, Co-Writer, Editor
Director's Cut 2024
as Production Assistant (V.O.), Director, Writer
Project OJ 2023
Director, Sound
Out of Orbit 2026
Script Supervisor
Attack on Arkinboro Lane 2025
as Fred Henrick
Tragic Times For Mr. Comedy 2025
Production Designer
Close To You 2025
First Assistant Director
Crimson Maw 2024
as Jake Johns
Domino Effect 2024
First Assistant Camera
Playing With Fire 2024
Co-Director, Director of Photography
Sleight Of Hand 2023
Second Assistant Camera, Grip
Chutes and Ladders 2023
Editor, Gaffer
Credits from TMDB.