Hi, I’m Jack Young, a Toronto-based filmmaker pursuing a BFA in Film Production at York University. I write, direct, shoot, edit, and design sound for student films, bringing ideas to life from concept to screen. Beyond my academic work, I collaborated with Expressions Film Studio and other studios to write scripts, shoot short films, edit projects, and present work at festivals. I’m passionate about storytelling, learning on set, and building creative teams.…

Jack Young

Hi, I’m Jack Young, a Toronto-based filmmaker pursuing a BFA in Film Production at York University. I write, direct, shoot, edit, and design sound for student films, bringing ideas to life from concept to screen. Beyond my academic work, I collaborated with Expressions Film Studio and other studios to write scripts, shoot short films, edit projects, and present work at festivals. I’m passionate about storytelling, learning on set, and building creative teams.…

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Hi, I’m Jack Young, a Toronto-based filmmaker pursuing a BFA in Film Production at York University. I write, direct, shoot, edit, and design sound for student films, bringing ideas to life from concept to screen.

Beyond my academic work, I collaborated with Expressions Film Studio and other studios to write scripts, shoot short films, edit projects, and present work at festivals. I’m passionate about storytelling, learning on set, and building creative teams.

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Skills

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate
Final Cut Pro X
Intermediate
Microsoft Word
Intermediate
Short Film
Intermediate
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Intermediate
Script
Intermediate
Google Drive
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Photo
Intermediate
Set Design
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director / Cinematographer / Editor / Sound at York University
September 1, 2024 - Present
Directed, shot, edited, and designed sound for multiple student films including Expressions, Buzzing in a Ghost Town, and Reeling; served as Production Assistant on additional projects.
Intern at Expressions Film Studio
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024
Wrote scripts for student actors (ages 11-19); shot and edited short films for class projects; presented films at the studio’s annual festival.
Intern at Black Watch Entertainment
May 5, 2025 - May 30, 2025
Created sizzle reels for a true crime show.
Pre-College Summer Immersion Program - Digital Filmmaking at Columbia University
July 1, 2021 - July 30, 2021
From conceptualization to completed short film Road to Eli; skills included script writing, storyboarding, shot list, producing, directing, sound, and post production.
Award Recipient at Canadian Shorts Film Festival
November 1, 2021 - Present
Award of Commendation for the film Road to Eli.
Acting Student at Expressions Film Studio
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024
Completed Company acting class (highest level) and Advanced acting class.
Group/Activity Leader at True North Youth Foundation - Camp Manitow
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Organized and implemented engaging, age-appropriate programming; ensured safety and well-being of campers aged 5-14; responsible for site cleanup and organization.
Group/Activity Leader at True North Youth Foundation - Camp Manitow
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Summer program leadership and activity coordination.
Volunteer at True North Youth Foundation - Camp Manitou
June 27, 2022 - July 28, 2022
Supported group/activity leaders during camp sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film Production at York University
September 1, 2024 - May 5, 2028
High School Diploma at St Pauls Collegiate
September 7, 2021 - June 15, 2024

Qualifications

CPR Certification
May 3, 2026 - May 5, 2026
WHMIS Certification
May 3, 2026 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education