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JDAVIADAMS

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Award winning filmmaker exploring identity, memory and connection.
Blending past, present and
future across time and space.

Latest Release

‘Origins’ Short Film (Narrative)

A first-generation Palestinian confronts the weight of identity, survival, and silence amid ongoing conflict, uncovering the power of solidarity in the face of loss.

Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor, Music Composition

A woman wearing a headscarf and a light-colored jacket holding hands with a young boy with dark hair wearing a plaid shirt. They are outdoors among a crowd of people standing on a paved surface.

A crowd of people gathered behind a metal fence, some are waiting in line with serious and patiently concerned expressions.

A red heart-shaped helium balloon floating in the sky above city buildings, holding Palestinian flags.

Jay Daviadams film festival laurel wreath with text that reads 'Finalist New York Istanbul Short Film Festival 2025' on a black background.

‘Hard Luck Man’ Short Film (Crime)

A hopeless small-time crook navigates a series of disastrous misadventures, struggling to survive while glimpsing the possibility of redemption. Directed by James Stewart Cook (Junction Films) starring Ramey Warda.

Director of Photography

‘Scavenga’ Short Film (Horror)

A weekly drug-induced escape from reality takes a dark turn when someone brings a thrifted VHS tape into the mix directed by Debora Tamay.

Director of Photography

Still from Scavenga short film. Jay Daviadams Director of photography. A person crawling through a dark forest at night, with only minimal light illuminating their face and surroundings.

Still from Scavenga short film. Jay Daviadams Director of photography. A young man with short dark hair, holding a flashlight in a dark environment, looking intently at something in the darkness.

Still from Scavenga short film. Jay Daviadams Director of photography. Four young men in a dark forest at night, examining puzzle-like pieces illuminated by flashlights.

‘Whitney Live @ Crowbar’ Full Set Recap (Music Video)

Director of Photography

Cinematographer for Whitney (US) on the international leg of their 2025 tour, capturing their full live set. Commissioned by the label to deliver a multi-angle performance film that translated the band’s energy, atmosphere, and emotional presence into an immersive visual experience.

‘Studio Session’ (Teaser)

Neo-soul artist Olivia Marie shines in an intimate live studio session performing Love No One and I Am. Commissioned by the artist, this multi-angle performance draws inspiration from NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts, blending vintage influences that showcase Olivia’s distinctive style and tone.

Director of Photography

‘Better Daze’ Short Film (Experimental)

An authentic glimpse into the local skateboarding scene, celebrating homegrown talent and the culture that fuels it. Blending raw style with cinematic flair, the film showcases skaters whose passion has carried them from neighborhood parks to commercial recognition.

Director of Photography, Editor

Upcoming Release

‘Toa Iti (Little Warrior)’
Documentary

A man holding a football against a background of a blue sky with scattered clouds.

An intimate portrait of a Māori rugby player passing on more than just a love of the game, it’s a father’s quiet legacy of culture, resilience, and identity, seen through the eyes of his son Bubba. Directed by Hayden Palmer.

Release date early 2026

Director of Photography

‘Hard Luck Man’
Short Film (Drama)

Director of Photography

A hopeless small-time crook navigates a series of disastrous misadventures, struggling to survive while glimpsing the possibility of redemption. Directed by James Cook (Junction Films).

Release date March 2026

‘Getting Well’
Comedy Series

Jay Daviadams upcoming release. Two women having a conversation in a well-decorated library or sitting room, with bookshelves, a table lamp, and window curtains in the background.

When a young couple’s viral cancer vlog takes an unexpected turn, they set out to document their journey through alternative therapy, only to uncover absurd truths about love, denial, and the performance of healing. Directed by Arkia Ashraf & Bayley Prendergast.

Release date April 2026

Director of Photography

‘Aphisit’
Short Film (Narrative)

A young boy in a red sweater standing on a fallen log in a dense forest, looking into the distance.

Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Editor

Aphisit, known as 'Pete' is a young, free-spirited soul from Thailand on a journey of exploration and connection while living in abroad.

Release date April 2026