BOUT THAT ACTION.

AKA JJ Theodore, Ja RedLeaf, Young Jerry the Visionary

I’m a writer, director, and producer based in Portland, Oregon.

I’m Jared Leaf.

Whether directing narrative, documentary, or commercial projects, my mission is always the same:

to tell stories at the highest level.

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I craft ideas with my head in the clouds, and execute with my nose in the dirt.

Toronto Bound thanks to Monkeypaw’s NO DRAMA!

I’m beyond excited to share that I’ve been selected as one of five recipients of Monkeypaw Productions’ No Drama Initiative!

Courtesy of a $50,000 grant from Universal, I’ll be directing and producing a short film I wrote, which delves into the theme of absent fatherhood through a genre-centric lens. This film will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025.

I can’t wait to bring this story to life and share it with you all—stay tuned for updates!

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