Jake Scott (director)
Jason "Jake" Scott is a British film director who works primarily in the field of music videos and commercials. He is the son of film director Ridley Scott.
Career
The majority of Scott's works were produced under the Ridley Scott Associates banner and RSA's music video subdivision, Black Dog Films. In 2018, he founded the Ridley Scott Creative Group.Scott directs music videos, primarily for rock bands, including Radiohead, R.E.M., The Rolling Stones, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Strokes, and U2. He also directs commercials, such as Super Bowl commercials for Anheuser-Busch. He has directed films, including Welcome to the Rileys and American Woman. For his work, he has been awarded an Emmy; he was also nominated for a Grammy, for the music video of "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M., which earned him prominence in the industry.
In January 2014, Scott oversaw the production, with 21 editors and fifteen cinematographers, of 1.24.14, a video created by Apple Inc. to celebrate the company's 30th anniversery.
Scott is represented by the talent agencies Entertainment 360, Range Media Partners, and WME; he signed to Range in 2021.
Personal life
Scott was born in August 1965, in London. He is the son of director Ridley Scott, nephew of director Tony Scott, and brother of directors Jordan Scott and Luke Scott. He is an avid mountain climber, having been taught by Tony. His mountain climbing inspired his film First Ascent, which is yet to be released.Scott is married to film producer Rhea Scott. They have a daughter, Cuba Tornado Scott, a photographer who has collaborated with singer Lady Gaga.