Jake Weisz is an Australian film director, photographer and producer with an affinity for the wild and whimsical. His wondrous style captivates admirers by acquainting them with stories of the marvellous and the majestic. He has the ability to identify and transform our common everyday reality into experiences of boundless beauty through his unique style of storytelling which he expresses with tremendous style and flair.
Jake brings a fresh and honest approach to his work - the smallest details are often as critical to his process as the broader concerns. Jake is intuitive and innovative with an indefatigable work ethic. This has allowed him to be seen on the pages of Global publications such as Folk Magazine, Alpine Modern Magazine, Hello May Magazine, Capture Magazine, DNA Magazine, The Beast, australianphotography.com and countless online publications and blogs. His work has been exhibited at The Black Eye Photography gallery, The Other Art Fair in Sydney and London, The Art Centre of Sydney, UNSW Art & Design, and Carriageworks. His work has recently been exhibited in the 2023 Head On Photo Festival in Sydney, Australia.
Early in 2016, Jake was a featured artist in the Fashion Industry Broadcast’s photographic book ‘Masters of Photography; Volume 13 - Australians’ sharing the pages with Australia’s most elite fashion photographers. His debut photography book ‘Reverie’ was additionally released in 2016, and received much acclaim with its refreshing and romantic exploration of New York City and its male inhabitants.
With over 13 years experience as an independent business owner, published artist, and acclaimed creative, Jake has produced a renowned body of work that has been exhibited in Australia and London, and is currently a featured artist on the Samsung Art TV and a featured artist on Saatchi Art; the World’s leading online gallery.
As a producer, Jake has led and facilitated every commercial and narrative project he’s worked on across photography, film, exhibition and marketing. From concept creation & briefing, contractual negotiations, role delegation, licensing, production scheduling, casting, art direction & styling, photography, post-production, delivery and ultimately brand integration and digital marketing, Jake relishes the opportunity in taking on a multitude of responsibilities with each project, adding dimension and nuance to every production he’s involved with.
Jake’s work invites us to “go down the rabbit hole” into his fantastical world taking us on the enchanting journey unfolding beyond the lens. Warning: When entering this world be cautious - as you may not want to leave once you are under its spell.