I’m a Film Producer, Content Creator, and Creative Director — but at my core, I’m a storyteller obsessed with the endless ways art can move us.
I’m fueled by a deep passion for exploring different forms of creativity and the unique beauty they each hold. For me, film isn’t just about putting images on a screen. It’s a way of breathing life into stories, building entire worlds, and reflecting real identities and experiences. It’s a lifestyle — a way of seeing and feeling everything more deeply.
Right now, my mission is simple but ambitious: to create timeless work alongside other bold, visionary artists. I’m here to push boundaries, craft stories that stay with you, and make every frame count.
"You wanna know what scares people? Success. When you don't make moves and when you don't climb up the ladder, everybody loves you because you're not competition." - Nicki Minaj
ACHIEVEMENTS
2025 - Official Selection: "Isithunzi" at Creative Minds Film Festival
2025 - Honorable Mention: "Isithunzi" at FilmJoint Film Festival
2025 - Honorable Mention: "Switched Perception" at FilmJoint Film Festival
2025 - Best Thriller: "Room 7" at Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Madrid (FICIMAD)
2025 - Official Selection: "Wear You, Do You, Be You" at the Cyprus Fashion Film Youth
2024 - Official Selection: "Isithunzi" at the Lift Off Global Network Sessions
2024 - Official Selection: "Room 7" at the Lift Off Global Network Sessions
2024 - Official Selection: "Switched Perception" at the Lift Off Global Network Sessions
2024 - Official Selection: "Switched Perception" at the Power24 International Film Festival
BIOGRAPHY
Jaden Sauls is a filmmaker currently completing his honors at AFDA, South Africa’s leading school for the creative arts in Johannesburg. With a passion for storytelling that blends emotional depth and suspense, Jaden has created a growing body of work that reflects his creative versatility and dedication.
He has produced two notable student films: Switched Perception (2024), an experimental exploration of shifting realities, and Isithunzi (2024), a psychological horror delving into trauma and haunting echoes of the past.
Jaden’s work captivates audiences with raw emotion and curiosity, establishing him as a filmmaker to watch in the South African film industry and beyond.
When not behind the camera, Jaden enjoys experimenting with fashion projects, exploring local art galleries, documenting their life in the Life in My 20s series vlog for YouTube, and brainstorming innovative ways to engage audiences.
