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I’m a writer, director, and producer based in Portland, Oregon.

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I’m Jared Leaf.

Churchy Season 2 Premieres This Summer on BET & BET+

The holy chaos continues. Churchy is back for Season 2 this June on BET and BET+, bringing more laughs, mishaps, and moments of unexpected grace as Pastor Corey Carr Jr. tries to preserve his fledgling ministry in Lubbock, Texas.

I was fortunate to direct all 10 episodes of this season, packed with hilarious and heartfelt episodes—along with a few surprises.

Tap in this August on BET and BET+—because when the spirit moves, you better be watching.

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I craft ideas with my head in the clouds, and execute with my nose in the dirt.

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TIFF Bound thanks to Monkeypaw & Universal!

I’m beyond excited to share that I’ve been selected as one of five recipients of Monkeypaw Productions’ No Drama Initiative!

Courtesy of a $50,000 grant from Universal, I’ll be directing and producing a short film I wrote, which delves into the theme of absent fatherhood through a genre-centric lens. This film will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025.

The other filmmakers and I can’t wait to bring our stories to life and share them with you all—stay tuned for updates!

UPDATE #1: Filming was completed in April 2025 with an amazing cast and crew! Currently in post-production, the project is on schedule to be completed in August and ready to go for it’s premiere at TIFF in September.

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