Jacques Salmon | Film Director

About

A director and creative writer with the story being a central pillar in his approach to filmmaking

Jacques Salmon

Film Director

Jacques is an accomplished film director with a natural ability to connect with talent and bring out their best performances, whether working with A-list stars, children, or even animals. His approachable and supportive demeanour puts everyone at ease, resulting in natural and compelling on-screen performances that captivate audiences.

With his cinematic approach and unparalleled storytelling ability, Jacques consistently delivers visually stunning work that captivates his audiences and has earned industrywide recognition, including the esteemed 'Best Director' award at the Kinsale Shark awards.

Jacques is at ease working with top talent, and in the past year alone has worked with some of the biggest names in sports, such as Bukayo Saka, Mohammed Salah, Marcus Rashford, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Leah Williamson, Lando Norris, and KSI. His ability to work efficiently under pressure and deliver the desired results, even with tight timings on set, is a testament to his professionalism and experience.

In 2018, having spent 17 successful years at Sky, including a role as creative director, Jacques began to collaborate with different brands as a freelance film director. His ability to connect with his clients and bring their vision to life has earned him a reputation as a trusted and innovative director and his impressive list of clients include the likes of Rolex, PayPal, Land Rover, Red Bull, Adidas, Virgin Media, Xbox, Bupa, The Premier League and PokerStars.  

He is a versatile and passionate director, constantly pushing boundaries to create memorable and impactful content for his clients.

With a wealth of experience under his belt Jacques is excited to bring his unique style to new brands in 2023 as well as maintaining his excellent working relationships with his ever-evolving list of clients.

Feel free to get in touch to discuss potential collaborations. Jacques is always around to say hello or to write a treatment to show how he’d bring creative from script to screen.