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Born and raised amidst the vibrant cityscape of Dallas, Texas, Jason "Jay" Horn is an Independent Filmmaker, Husband, Father of 4, and Athlete. He creates content for every age group and can captivate audiences with his understanding of the many facets of film. At the age of 48, he has been a professional in many industries that have prepared him to be one of the best filmmakers of all time. He has been a professional athlete, a professional hairstylist, and a Senior Accountant for the #2 Steel company in the world, and in his younger years, he worked in every fast food chain possible. He is a grounded spiritual man with beliefs that mirror positive collaborations. He is also fraternal, joining several organizations. As a family and businessman, he understands the responsibility of handling large groups of people, large sums of money, and projects that have complex setups. Coming from a single-parent home in a poverty-stricken community, Jay Horn has dedicated his life to being an example to people who have no hope in these environments. His community service has been recognized in many states and his willingness to speak to the youth about art and film led him to be awarded a scholarship from the State of California to go to the American Film Institute in the Fall of 2025 for the Director's Masters Program. To date, he has 56 confirmed IMDB credits in several categories of film.
His vast experience as a Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor, and Producer, comes from his independent film career where he has completed over 500 independently funded projects from genres such as Drama, Comedy, Action, and Family. His first feature film "MY BEST FRIEND BEST FRIEND" was released in 2019. A drama story about a married man whose best friend is a female caught up in the death of her roommate. It was accepted into 5 film festivals, including the INDIE NIGHT FILM FESTIVAL, where they screened it the first weekend of Sept 2019 and it received great reviews. He then was contracted to shoot the trailer for the film "BABYGIRL", Written and Directed by Donald B. Welch, a critically acclaimed playwright, which secured funding for his film which was purchased by ALLBlk.
In 2020, he was contracted to Direct and DP the web series "PAY UP HOLLYWOOD" " written by Ciera Rogers and distributed by Amazon Prime for 2 years. He was contracted to write and consult on the movie "THE NIK", which was eventually sold. Recent projects include The Love & Brotherhood Trilogy. The web series "Love & Brotherhood", which had over 5 million views collectively on YouTube, was adapted into a feature that was accepted in 13 film festivals and won "Best Feature" at the CIFF. It was one of the first TUBI projects that were distributed independently in 2021. "Love & Brotherhood: The Sequel", was accepted in 19 film festivals, 6 Best Picture Awards, and 2 Semi-Finalist Awards. "Love & Brotherhood: The Finale has been written and will be a follow-up project soon. Among some of his other successful shows are "HOOD LOVE", "MY LIVE IN BODYGUARD", and "WHEN SHE LEAVES IT ON PURPOSE", which have amassed millions of views worldwide and still making an impact on social media today. He prides himself as a self-taught, self-motivated independent filmmaker with a passion for filmmaking and a dedication to preserving industry-standard film projects for the future.
All of Jay’s creative skill sets have served to create an audience for his first full-length theatrical release. He has made impacts in several creative areas of entertainment. Rooted in Comedy, his comedic nature has been recognized by the likes of Jamie Foxx, Michael Blaxson, Barry Brewer Jr, Nate Jackson, Michael Colyer, and many others. In recent years, Jay has emerged as a rising star in the Los Angeles music scene. His debut album, "Grown Folks Music," swiftly achieved gold status, setting the stage for his highly anticipated sophomore album, "Based On A True Story.” With over 5 million streams to date, after making his first appearance on the music scene in March 2023, you can see the impact he has worldwide on the people who trust his artistic perspective, whether in visuals or sound.
Before making waves in the music industry, he honed his craft through social media, amassing an impressive following of over 400 million views collectively and that number is rising daily. His innate ability to connect with his worldwide audience through platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, has allowed him to forge a genuine bond with his fans, creating a loyal community that eagerly anticipates each of his releases. His fanbase came to his rescue in the fall of 2021 when his truck was broken into and all of his filming equipment was stolen after a movie shoot. The loss was over $50,000 and Jay was able to produce a live video to ask for help from his fans. Well, they responded in 24 hours after starting and GoFundMe account, with $13,000. The fans showed so much love and support and did not want to see him stop making content for them. That's the fan base he has built.
Jay’s mastery of directing, writing, editing, and cinematography has enabled him to seamlessly translate his artistic vision from the studio to the screen. His multifaceted abilities in both music and film have resulted in a synergistic approach to storytelling, promising epic narratives and visually captivating experiences in the future. There is already a great deal of buzz and support building around JHF (Jay Horn Films) and this next endeavor. The project gives a unique opportunity to join with a rising filmmaker who has already secured theater and steaming distribution ahead of time. His extensive creative work over the years makes this film a logical next step for which he and his team are well prepared.
With an eclectic skill set that spans various creative realms, including film directing, writing, editing, cinematography, social media influencing, music production, and performing arts, Jay Horn is a true artistic force to be reckoned with. As Jay Horn continues to evolve as an artist, he remains dedicated to pushing boundaries and breaking new ground. With his unwavering passion for creating thought-provoking content, he is poised to become an influential figure in the entertainment industry through film, starting with Jacob’s Vision.
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