Jack Diehl
Filmmaker || Editor
Jack graduated from Hampshire College with a degree in film, animation, and visual effects. He has worked for years as a film editor on projects that include a feature length documentary, a documentary short, film trailers, and several narrative shorts. His short film "Spirit Hand" won a variety of awards including Best Short Film, Best Director and Best Editing. Jack has
on-set experience on smaller indie projects, as well as for the
Marvel Studios blockbuster, Ant-man and the Wasp.
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As a director and editor, Jack values communication and creativity on-set and during the post-production process. He encourages those he works with to share their thoughts and ideas and to not shy away from asking why a decision has been made. Filmmaking is a collaborative effort, and everyone involved should feel comfortable adding their insight to the creative process.
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Outside of the film world, Jack has worked as a summer camp director and substitute preschool teacher. He also enjoys learning Aikido, a self defense martial art, and participating in paranormal investigations.
Awards
Best Short Film
Star Hollywood Awards
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Best Short Film
The Golden Hour Film Festival
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Best Directing
Best Directing
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World Film Carnival - Singapore 2021
Best Editing - Spirit Hand
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Halicarnassus Film Festival
Best Editing - Spirit Hand
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The Golden Hour Film Festival 2021
Best Actress - Spirit Hand
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Indie Cine Tube Award
Best Score - Spirit Hand
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Indie Cine Tube Awards 2022
Best Cinematography - Spirit Hand