Writer / Director of commercials, narrative films, documentaries, and music videos. Based in Chicago, working worldwide.
CRITICAL
ACCLAIM
“Poignant”
Buzzfeed
“Daring”
Huffington Post
“Heartbreaking”
Los Angeles Times
“Compelling”
Huffington Post
“Sexy”
Wall Street Journal
“Bold”
Mashable
“Notable”
Buzzfeed
“Sexy”
Huffington Post
“Viral gold”
Daily Beast
“Very good”
Larry King Live
“Raw”
Los Angeles Times
“Risque”
Wall Street Journal
“Groundbreaking”
Daily Beast
“Poignant”
Huffington Post
“Brave”
Mashable
“Riveting”
Bustle
“Heartbreaking”
Huffington Post
“Subversive”
Fuse TV
“Gorgeous”
Film Threat
“Intelligent”
Metro Weekly
Best Chicago Filmmaker
Chicago Reader
Emmy (Chicago/Midwest)
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Emmy (Chicago/Midwest)
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Iris Prize (Nomination)
The UK Film Council
Best Short
Milan International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Jury Award
Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
#97, “Pop Culture Moments That Made 2013”
InStyle Magazine
Best Director (Nomination)
Hang onto Your Shorts Film Festival
Best Documentary
Dayton Independent Film Festival
Best Music Video
The Wellington Film Festival
Best Music Video
San Diego Movie Awards
Best Screenplay
Sacramento International Film Festival
Best Screenplay (Nomination)
Las Vegas International Film Festival
Best Student Film
Beloit International Film Festival
Audience Award
Out on Film Atlanta
#19, “24 of the Most Brilliant Music Videos of 2013”
Buzzfeed
Semi-Finalist (top 115 out of 16,000+)
Amtrak Artist Residency
Best Chicago Filmmaker
Chicago Reader
CONTACT
JasonKnade@gmail.com
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