I help brands and organizations uncover and convey their story
with honesty, humanity, and cinematic craft.

I’m a Brooklyn-based director and cinematographer with over 15 years of experience telling human-centered stories for brands, documentaries, and platforms around the world.

I’ve directed work for clients like Netflix, CBS, Canon, Disney, and HBO, with a focus on emotional storytelling and cinematic visuals. From short films to branded docs, I thrive in small, agile crews and love working closely with real people to bring out authentic performances.

Available for freelance directing, cinematography, and creative collaborations.

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Rusty’s Ascent

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Strongwater

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Shaving for Beginners

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No Li - This is the Inland Empire

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Brighter Night

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They Are Us

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Damien Jurado - Quachina

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Heal

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Damien Jurado - Over Rainbows and Rainier

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Phosphorescent music video

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Jordan Halland is a director, cinematographer, and writer based in Brooklyn, NY.

With over 15 years of experience, Jordan’s work blends vérité documentary with cinematic branded content. He’s known for capturing emotional, human-centered narratives—whether he's filming with scientists in a lab, adventurers in remote landscapes, or families navigating life-changing moments.

His client list includes Netflix, HBO, CBS, Canon, Vice, Disney, and Outside Magazine, as well as startups and nonprofits focused on social impact. His projects have ranged from intimate profiles to multi-day international productions.

His short films Strongwater and Shaving for Beginners received Vimeo Staff Picks, and his work often explores themes of resilience, identity, and transformation. After a career of writing and directing commercials and documentaries  Jordan made his first jump into narrative with his short film, Heal.

DIRECTOR, DP, ICE ENTHUSIAST

He is an ambassador for Canon, Small HD, Sachtler, Quasar, Lite Pannels, Anton Bauer, and Scosche industries. Through those partnerships he has taught workshops highlighting his unique approach to filmmaking at major film festivals and at Canon’s headquarters in Burbank California.

An adventure filmmaker turned director, Jordan brings empathy, agility, and a collaborative spirit to every project. He is currently available for freelance directing, cinematography, and creative partnerships in New York and worldwide.

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Equipment

  • Canon EU-V2 Expansion Unit (1)

    SmallHD Indie 7” monitor (1)

    Canon 85MM (1)

    Canon 35mm (1)

    Canon 70-200 (1)

    Canon 24-70 (1)

    Canon 100mm Macro (1)

    Wooden Camera shoulder mount kit (1)

    Shotgun Microphone (1)

    SanDisk 512 GB CF Express Cards (4)

    SanDisk Pro Dock card reader (1)

  • SmallHD Indie 7” monitor (1)

    Canon 85MM (1)

    Canon 35mm (1)

    Canon 70-200 (1)

    Canon 24-70 (1)

    Canon 100mm Macro (1)

    Wooden Camera shoulder mount kit (1)

    Shotgun Microphone (1)

    SanDisk 512 GB XQD Cards (4)

    SanDisk Pro Dock card reader (1)

  • Canon 85MM (1)

    Canon 35mm (1)

    Canon 70-200 (1)

    Canon 24-70 (1)

    Canon 100mm Macro (1)

    Ninja V monitor Kit (1)

    Camera Cage

  • TeraDek Serv 4k streamer

    Teradek Bolt 4k

    SmallHD 13” 4K Reference Monitor

    SmallHD Indie 7” monitor (2)

  • Sachtler 75 Activ Tripod (2)

    Mono pod (1)

    Zhiuan Crane 3 (1)

    Syrp Magic Carpet Slider (1)

  • LitePanel Gemini 1X1 2 light kit

    Aputure 120dII led 3 light Kit (1)

    Aputure MC 12 light kit (1)

    Quasar Double Rainbow kit

  • Shotgun Microphone (1)

    Senheisser LAV kit (2)

    Zoom H6 Field Recorder

  • Scrim Jim 4X6 (2)

    Triple Tap extension Cord (3)

    Single Tap Extension Cord (3)

    Nesting Apple Box Kit (1)

    Kupo 20” C-Stand (6)

    Flag kit (1)

    6 radio kit

    Expendables

  • SanDisk Professional PRO-DOCK 4 DIT Kit (1)

    Apple Macbook Pro

    Starlink Satelite Internet

  • 2021 Ford Bronco Kitted out for small productions.

    On-board power

    Storage for everything.

    Secure

    Built in Work bench with integrated Mount for tripod head.

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