Writer / Director / Actor
A storyteller focused on technical discipline and the exploration of identity. From a career in front of the camera to an award-winning transition behind it, Jan-David builds narratives that challenge the intersection of the surreal and the mundane.
CSU Media Arts Festival (2024)
Winner for "Naya and the Legend of the Stone Woman," a contemporary exploration of Cherokee legend.
#FilmicFest Worldwide
Awarded for "Born a Snake" (2019), recognized for its atmospheric use of lighting and psychological tension.
Banshee, Outsiders, & more
Extensive career as an actor, bringing professional set experience to the director's chair.
In Production & Pre-Pro
A surrealist, psychedelic journey through Americana exploring consumerism and identity.
An Appalachian folktale brought to life, examining the impact of human change on ancient landscapes.
Original stage production exploring surreal narrative structures.
"I believe in the capacity of art to heal, disrupt, and transform. My work seeks to find the unfamiliar in the ordinary."