Born in the shadows of a quiet Michigan town, Luke Jaden is a writer and director drawn to the electric pulse of human complexity. His work—raw, poetic, and visceral—straddles the line between cinematic meditation and emotional immediacy. From festival runs to global acclaim, Jaden’s stories live where intimacy meets intensity, always reaching for the marrow of what makes us human. His visual language is rich and atmospheric, crafting worlds that breathe honesty and ache with meaning.
AWARDS
1.4 Award [Hemingway - On the Cusp - Personal - Longlist] - 2025
Filmsupply - Best New Filmmaker - 2024
Cannes (YDA) Young Director Award [Hemingway - Documentary Shortlist] - 2024
SHOOT’s New Directors Showcase [Ford ‘Life Elevated’] - 2023
PRESS
Luke Jaden captures the beauty of birth
Mother Nature: Hemingway | NOWNESS
Luke Jaden’s ‘Animals of the Land’ Horror Thriller Sets Cast (Exclusive)
Director Luke Jaden Tugs At The Heartstrings In Short Film For Subaru
Director Luke Jaden Explores The Bond Between “Sisters” In Short Film For ZARA Kids
SHOOT New Directors Showcase Event
Up-and-Coming Talent Celebrated At SHOOT’s 21st New Directors Showcase