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JARED CLAYTON JOINS ACADEMY FILMS.
14 July 2024

Self-taught director Jared Clayton is now on the books at Academy for UK and US work. As he prepares to laugh in the face of jet lag and flit between London and Los Angeles, he says: "For me, Academy’s legacy sets the benchmark for creativity. They consistently execute ideas to perfection."

Clayton, whose reel includes noteworthy spots for UNICEF, Tinder, and Toyota, adds: "Their entire team is composed of genuinely generous and kind humans that embodies what I admire most: creating work grounded in human truth with people I adore. I'm beyond excited and humbled to join the family."


Academy global MD and co-owner Simon Cooper is more than happy to have him: "Jared is that rare being—a prodigiously talented film maker and writer, and an absolutely genuine and humble human. His warmth and humanity underpin films that are richly immersive, emotionally arresting, often visually surprising and as deeply engaging as the man himself. I'm very excited about working with such a special individual."

Across the pond, Academy EP John Nguyen says: "Jared is an incredibly talented and thoughtful person and it shines through in his work. His visual storytelling has such great emotional depth and nuance. From the first minute we met, we knew how special he was and how he could help propel the Academy legacy into the next generation."


If you want Jared Clayton to helm your next project, ring George Floyd on 020 7395 4155 or email george@academyfilms.com.
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