
Jacob Leighton
Directing
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).
Known For

A wannabe internet celebrity is consumed by the chase of a viral video and his fascination with a successful comedian.
Tragic Times For Mr. Comedy

A series of phone-call based murders leads two detectives to close in on the killer.
Pick Up the Phone

Six college students embark on a journey to a condemned state park to discover the truth behind a series of mysterious murders.
Crimson Maw
Trapped in a mysterious time loop inside a doctor's waiting room, a woman confronting a life-changing diagnosis must uncover the emotional truth holding her back — before she can move forward.
Close To You

Two men find themselves trapped in a game by the mysterious "Professor Plum". To escape, they'll be faced with many dangerous games of chance. Will they climb to the top and leave? Or will they fall down the chute of death?
Chutes and Ladders

Fred tries to bring his two best friends on a camping trip after a recent break-up changes the friends group. However, things suddenly take an unexpected turn when their chaotic trip turns into a nightmare.
Attack on Arkinboro Lane

An up-and-coming politician, William Von-Smith, confronts his lobbyist after they stop supporting his campaign for senator.
The Lobbyist
A struggling young pickpocket is blackmailed into stealing back a family heirloom from a wealthy college student's ex-girlfriend, but when genuine feelings complicate his scheme, he must choose between his survival and his conscience.
Sleight Of Hand

A passionate film director gets shocking news, leading him to decide between the two things he loves the most.
Director's Cut
When a celebrated mystery author is accused of using real-life murders as inspiration for his bestselling novels, he must confront the dark secrets of his ghostwriter — a man whose twisted methods threaten to destroy them both.
Domino Effect
A short film inspired by the films of Wes Anderson.
An Employee Exchange

Two job applicants desperately try to make it through the same interview.
You're Hired

A short about a group of desperate people risking it all for what they want.
Playing With Fire
A group of friends enjoy some TOTALLY NORMAL orange juice.