Jace Hardwick 

Jace Hardwick is a filmmaker, director, and entrepreneur whose expertise encompasses film, finance, and business creation. With a keen eye for storytelling and a profound understanding of the industry, he has collaborated with major brands and high-profile figures, including Zach King, Jack Black, The Professor, and Airrack, as well as companies like Doritos, Twitch, and Amazon. His talent for crafting compelling visuals has led him to direct commercials, pitch TV shows, and create impactful advertising campaigns, including ads with budgets exceeding $100,000.

Jace’s career is marked by bold creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit. As the founder of the Fuel the Fire Film Festival and a finalist in the Aperture Light This Location contest, he has consistently pushed the limits of visual storytelling. His success in winning the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl competition further cements his reputation as an innovative director gifted in creating engaging and memorable content.

Beyond filmmaking, Jace is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with the next generation of creatives and entrepreneurs. His lectures offer practical insights into directing, building a production company, and the intersection of theology and film. Whether addressing film students, aspiring business owners, or creative professionals, his mission remains unchanged: to inspire, educate, and equip others with the tools to transform their vision into reality.

Jace is based in Los Angeles, California.