
About
Jayson X. Kiensler
Overview
Jayson Kiensler is an amateur independent filmmaker from North Carolina, passionate about crafting emotional, character-driven stories across multiple genres. With a love for movies and a background in musical theatre, Jayson brings heartfelt realism and natural dialogue to every project.
His current slate includes Young Justice, now in pre-production, and the horror sequel Ribcage II, which is in post-production. Jayson previously directed Calamity (2022), which was nominated for three awards including Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography; Ribcage (2021), which earned two nominations for Best Cinematography and Best Supporting Actor; and Boomer (2024).
Whether tackling superhero ensembles or gritty slashers, Jayson aims to tell stories that are bold, grounded, and unforgettable.
Known for
Acting |
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2023 | Calamity | Actor | INNER VOICE (Voice) | N/A N/A |
2022 | Ribcage | Actor | Officer Arschloch | 58 Average |
Directing |
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2025 | Fingertips | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2024 | Boomer | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2023 | Calamity | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2022 | Ribcage | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
Writing |
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2025 | Fingertips | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2025 | Ribcage II | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Boomer | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2023 | Calamity | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2022 | Ribcage | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
Production |
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2025 | Fingertips | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Boomer | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2023 | Calamity | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
Sound |
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2022 | Ribcage | Sound | Theme Song Performance | 58 Average |
Crew |
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2025 | Fingertips | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2023 | Calamity | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2022 | Ribcage | Crew | Makeup Effects | 58 Average |
2022 | Ribcage | Crew | Cinematography | 58 Average |
Editing |
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2024 | Boomer | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2023 | Calamity | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2022 | Ribcage | Editing | Editor | 58 Average |
Visual Effects |
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2023 | Calamity | Visual Effects | VFX Artist | N/A N/A |