Jake Graf

Jake Graf is a London based actor, writer and director who has been creating his own content since 2011. Working independently, Jake has developed a wealth of experience in all aspects of filmmaking, and his extensive catalogue of self-auteured work over that time is testament to his passion and determination. He is a creative and performance-driven director with an excellent eye for detail and knowledge and experience of all stages of the filmmaking process. His first 9 films have screened at over 100 festivals and won in excess of 60 awards internationally, including 4 consecutive nominations at the Iris Prize Film Festival. All have been used as educational resources in schools, prisons and universities worldwide. First feature film 'Lavender' is in development with BAFTA nominated MisFits Entertainment ('McQueen', 'Alleycats'). Jake aims to elicit acceptance and understanding through the medium of film and is developing two television drama pilots with strong LGBTQ themes. Recent roles include ITV's 'Butterfly', DBO's 'Different For Girls' and opposite Keira Knightley in feature film 'Colette'. He is a patron for Mermaids, AKT and Ditch The Label and a judge for the European Diversity Awards, The Rainbow Honours and the National Diversity Awards.