Filmmaker · Cinematographer · Editor · Marketer
I build cinematic stories that hold attention — documentary, music video, sports, brand, and the stuff that doesn't fit a box. Proven across some of YouTube's biggest channels and premium networks, and now on the frontier of AI-driven production.
Work has aired on & reached audiences across
Who I Am
I'm Jake Shelton — a filmmaker, cinematographer, editor, and marketing strategist who's spent years making content that people don't scroll past. My work moves across formats on purpose: documentaries, music videos, sports films, branded content, and originals that don't fit any single box. Different every time, but always built where craft meets retention.
I've cut and directed stories for Lionsgate, Ranker, Hearst, and Thrill Sports, with work reaching audiences across NFL, HGTV, History, and Discovery. Now I'm building the next chapter in AI-driven filmmaking — original microseries produced end-to-end with next-generation tools.
Whether it's a brand film, a documentary, a music video, or something no one's made yet, I care about one thing: the story landing.
Selected Work
A cross-section of documentary, sports, music, and AI-driven work. Hit play — every one was built to hold you to the last frame.
There's a lot more. A full slate of unscripted development and network work — including projects for studios like Lionsgate and Hearst — is available to view privately. Request access and I'll share the private reel.
What I Do
From the first idea to the final export — and the strategy to make sure people actually see it.
Documentary, branded films, sports, and music video. Concept, shoot, and direction with a cinematic eye and a documentarian's instinct for the real moment.
Where the story is really made. Retention-first edits, color, motion graphics, and sound — the craft that turns raw footage into something people finish and share.
Half the battle is what you make; half is how it's positioned. Messaging, content strategy, and platform-smart storytelling built to actually perform.
Original microseries and branded content produced with next-generation AI tools — faster, bolder, and impossible a year ago. Get ahead of where content is going.
Let's Talk
Got a documentary, a brand film, a music video, or an idea no one's made yet? Tell me about it — I read every message myself.
