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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

Jordan Halland is a Brooklyn-based director, producer, and creative strategist with over 15 years of experience developing human-centered stories for brands, documentaries, and platforms worldwide.

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.

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.

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