Jack Saalfield

Made a movie in the mountains! Writer/Director Christian Heflin invited us to Crestline for a weekend to shoot a personal story he's wanted to tell for years, 'Friend'. And what a weekend it was. Got my ass kicked (twice), took a little dip in Lake Gregory, and had a guitar smashed in front of my face. And that was before the cameras rolled! But seriously, a super memorable shoot with some really wonderful people. I'm honored to have been entrusted with the opportunity of bringing the character of Friend to life. My scene partners Reid and West were absolutely fantastic to work with. We had a great stunt coordinator in Emilio who set us on the right track to make the fights look as realistic as possible while also staying safe. Our super cool makeup artist Crystal made me look completely f'd up and it sells. Hire this woman people, she's amazing at what she does and is a gem to work with. Kevin our DP and his lighting and camera team, Charles and Melissa, busted their asses late into the cold nights to create the most beautiful shots setup after setup. Total powerhouse of a squad. 👏 Steven our 1st AD and Cody our Sound, you guys rock. 🤘 Can't wait to share this one! 🎬 🍿 Wri/Dir: @crash__films DP: @goreellafilmmaker 1st AD: @stevenserranoluna AC: @mels.lens_ Gaffer: @onsetwithcharles Sound: @codysharp915 Makeup Artist: @ck.art.istry Stunt Coordinator: @parzivalboy PA: @adventures_with_mateodesanjuan Cast: @reidhschmidt @westwayne_cookie_p @angtiberi @jacksaalfield_ #actor #indiefilm #filmmaking #moviemaking #acting

Shot a fun cameo in a wild AFI cycle film! Directed by Liam Sherman. Written by Rachel Kelechi Caulker. Produced by Liam Wong. #actor #filmmaking #losangeles #cops #afi

I recently did a short film called 'Twisted Fate' with the talented up and coming Writer/Director Jade Rodriguez @lifejay_14 . My co-star Katie Siriani @kitkatsiri was wonderful to work with. It was a great experience collaborating with the team to make this haunting film about the fleeting time we get and the critical choices we make, and how it can all go away with the turn of a card. 🃏 Wri/Dir: @lifejay_14 Producer: @drakejstokes DP: Amir Pinkney-Jengkens Sound: Jorge Rodriguez Gaffer: @garag3tor Cast: @kitkatsiri @jacksaalfield_ #actor #shortfilm #filmmaking #tarotcards #indiefilm

That's a wrap on 'Pop It'! 🎈 🎬 A Wacky Thesis Production for Biola University, from Writer @matt_doomster and Director @noahnozzahall . In a world where the government has banned balloons for environmental reasons, a young man just wants to give his daughter a nice birthday, but the Pop It Patrol has other plans... I play Sam, the shady underground balloon dealer. Had the pleasure to reconnect and work again with @freddy_films_ , @riapowellll and @abeyram_ . Such a fun shoot! Thanks everyone!!! 👏 👏 @popitshortfilm Writer/Producer: @matt_doomster Director: @noahnozzahall 1st AD: @megs_gifford Script Supervisor: @shaniel.ding DP: @reesjohnsonfilm Gaffer: @mason_makes_movies 1st AC: @dp_tong 2nd AC: @chlocolvard_ Grip: @jacksoncboyles Sound: @abeyram_ Boom Operator: @ashlen.mcsweeney PA: @riapowellll Costume Designer: @freddy_films_ Media/Marketing: @photosbyecv Casting Director: @_maggie_makes_movies_ Editor: @rgrantmobley VFX: @yapple.dapple Cast: EJ Resus, Dylan Bryant, @milenasimonee_ , @matt_doomster , @jacksaalfield_ #shortfilm #biola #actor #comedy #balloons

'October' - Written and Directed by Carlie McCann - Follows Mara, played by Ari Mamnoon, as she reunites with her former lover, only to slip into a dreamlike reality that blurs jealousy, grief and identity. Wri/Dir: @carkeee DP: @carlos.arroyo.jr Cast: @smilegoth @selinchworm @jacksaalfield_ Gaffer: @mileslaviolette2002 Sound Mixer: @tristennador HMU: @trinity.lilianna PAs: @sami_alexander101 @matt.res #shortfilm #actor #losangeles #drama #dreams

"Never Again" is a gripping drama about a grieving father confronting his community and the mother of his daughter's killer on the anniversary of a school tragedy. This MFA Master Thesis film for NYFA is written and directed by the highly skilled Mark Hallerström. I portray the character Martin Black, the school counselor trying to de-escalate the rising tension in the room. Extremely powerful performances by the entire team with a wonderful crew to work with. It truly was a privilege to be a part of Mark's creation and collaborate with so many talented creatives emitting such raw emotions take after take. Really proud of this one. Cannot wait to share it! Wri/Dir & DP: @maackan Producer: @francescaporcelluzzi_ 1st AD: @osen_risuet 1st AC: @marksteadi Key Grip: Ting Xu Gaffer: @chris__schuett Sound Mixer: @melghost_126 Script Supervisor: @malon.irene PA: @clrzmusic Cast: Scott Foxx @bex_montgomery @copsey_amy @iamgabriel_han @skyler_steinman @mollyryanmoore Michael Rivera #actor #shortfilm #nyfa #tragedy #drama #indiefilm #setlife #behindthescenes #losangeles #movies #hollywood #indiefilmmaking #independentfilm #moviemaking #actorlife #onset #filmproduction

Production on 'Cohort' is complete! 🎬 From Writer/Director Connor McNeilly comes an abstract look at the layers of guilt and stages of grief we all must confront at some point in our lives. During the lead character Will's torturous journey inward to face the demons that haunt him, he finds himself face to face with the devilish alter ego of a family acquaintance named Smiles (my character), a passive aggressive talk show host 🎤 with one goal, to confront Will about his guilt in the most direct way possible. 🔥 Such a great shoot!!! Met a whole lot of really nice people and had a great time on set. An awesome script with some very juicy and twisted material to play with 😈 Really strong performances all around! 👏👏 👏 Wri/Dir: @c_mcneilly 1st AD: @siar3da Prod: Zahria Eaves DP: Ahmed Reyad 1st ACs: @jeridhashtag @thecruzofthekeven Cam A+B Ops: @junkeaterz Arlak Kanchanajiva Sound: @groverbeers Gaffer: @gnarchar.47 Grip: Daniel Garcia Key Grip: @brownbuddha Prod Design: Billur Inci Property Master: @hugorooves Key Makeup Artist: @leila_lou_barry Cast: @brnt.lugo @notwordsbutmemes @joel_crofoot @paulstowitts @jacksaalfield_ #actor #acting #actorlife #setlife #filmmakers #filmmaking #filmproduction #behindthescenes #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #studentfilm #santamonicacollege #smcc #drama #abstract #experimentalfilm #dreams #nightmare #guilt #regret #lovestory #movies #shortfilm #hollywood #losangeles #onset

Last week I wrapped filming for Ezra Balcha's Senior Capstone Thesis for CSUN, 'The Beat of our Souls'. An incredibly personal and passionate film about an Ethiopian couple living with disabilities who join a dance therapy class to heal their marriage. I play 'Sam', a member of the dance class. Incredible crew and phenomenal acting by the leads. It was an honor to be a part of such a wonderful and inspired production! 🎬 THE BEAT OF OUR SOULS @thebeatofoursouls Written and Directed by @ezrabalcha Starring @golemmulugeta @elroetg @sarah_wines_ @dennis.mailu @okelloggs @jacksaalfield_ Cyera Ellis, Ian Willoughby Cinematography by @jjamiejude 1st and 2nd ACs @monetsprague @remi.honda Produced by @bacena__ @izzy_isabella_yang @cesar_wastaken 1st and 2nd ADs @kyannahojati @bree_santa__cruz Costumes by @elaina.tu BTS by @capturemomentsbyts And so many more talented and professional individuals who came together to make this film happen. 👏 👏 👏 Also a big thank you to @kerryleebee for the opportunity! #actor #acting #actorlife #setlife #filmmakers #filmmaking #filmproduction #behindthescenes #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #studentfilm #thesis #csun #drama #lovestory #movies #inspirational #inspiring #hollywood #losangeles #onset

"Post Mortem" - A supernatural drama about a funeral director with the gift to speak to the dead. I play 'George', the deceased handyman who reflects on his life, but hasn't lost his sense of humor. @post_mortem_film Such a stellar and professional cast and crew to work with! Luca Rivietti, our director and leader, his clear vision and calm demeanor made me feel about as comfortable as one can in a morgue (an incredible set built by Kaila Nobriga-Allen). A moving screenplay written by our producer, the wonderful Angela Vasquez, a haunting script where the words carried true weight. My talented scene partner, the funeral director himself, Douglas Jung, a joy to work with you my friend. Our makeup artist, Anthony Escobedo, for making me look just ripe enough to go six feet under. And so many more super nice and creative individuals I cannot wait to work with again. Thank you for the experience!!! 👏 🎬 🔥 Dir: @_lucarivetti_ Wri/Pro: Angela Vasquez 1st AD: @amanda._.harper15 DP: @g.druid 1st AC: @ @o_casstillo 2nd AC: @barretberger.dp Gaffer: @finleylouch Key Grip: @adammguarino Grips: @ssuadm , @emiliodgoz019 , Garret Grosjean Grip/PA: @emiliedohner Prod. Design: @kaila.mna Set Dresser: @hailey_adf Sound Mixer: @tuhhmiss Makeup: @anthofpentacles Editor/Scripty: @aestheticchewbacca DIT: @marcorivetti1 Cast: @doug.jvng , @lisaginel , @hugomejialoera , @oliver_previde , @jacksaalfield_ , Colby Button #actor #acting #actorlife #setlife #filmmakers #filmmaking #filmproduction #behindthescenes #indiefilm #independentfilm #indiefilmmaking #studentfilm #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity #drama #movies #shortfilm #afterlife #death #ghosts #sad #sadmovies #hollywood #sandiego #sandiegofilm #losangeles #onset

"In the Valley" is Written and Directed by Baiwen Xu. Deep in the Sierra backcountry, a backpacking couple become the prey of two violent fanatics who believe they are purging the land in the name of their twisted religion, forcing the hikers into a nightmarish fight for survival. Shot on location in Acton, CA over the course of two weekends in the fall of 2025. A blend of horror and action, this film will make you think twice about your next camping trip. 🗡 🏕 👻 Such a memorable experience collaborating out in the desert late into the nights with so many fun and creative people. Baiwen and Jimmy, thank you for bringing me aboard. It was a pleasure working with you and your team. Jason and Daniel, you guys rock 🔥 Lauryn,  you made me scared to look in the mirror after wrap 👹 Shout out to Andre for keeping the stunts both safe and realistic. And to my incredibly talented and supportive scene partners - Paul, Qi, Cam, Kirk - you guys killed it. 👏 👏 👏  👏 Wri/Dir: @baiwen_film Prod: @jimmyzhu340 1st AD: @alepiz30 DP: @yijian.yj 1st ACs: @dank_duva , @johnchristensen_dbs , @andy.ryu1 2nd ACs: @ilanila_dp , Lucas Wu, @_ida_d1 Makeup: @laurynharrington_mua Sound: @dazhangniel Music: @mithrandir_wang Stunt Coordinator: @martial.flow Prod Design: Shiqi Wang, Manny Gaffer: @justinc.ni , @ricardolarrondohm G&E: @_theinfamousking_ Cast: @theguqi , @camrynchun , @paul_alan_dixon , @skirkspalmer , @jacksaalfield_ #actor #acting #actorlife #shortfilm #horrormovies #horrorfilm #actionfilm #cult #devil #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #independentfilm #filmmakers #filmmaking #filmproduction #moviemaking #movies #usc #usccinema #uscfilm #behindthescenes #losangeles #hollywood #setlife #marketing #casting

That's a wrap for 'A Night'! 🎬 This 10-minute thriller is broken up into 3 one-shots, filmed on location in Downtown LA over 2 very late nights - Written and Directed by Sang Muk Kang @mukkkks who had an incredible vision for us to follow - This was one seriously awesome crew!! 🔥 👏 Couldn't have done it without having a powerhouse lead to work with in Jeremy Ong @jeremynoelong - Cannot wait to see how this one turns out! Wri/Dir: @mukkkks Prod: @nvysmr 1st AD: @titanomakias Cam Op: @_brendan.yoo_ 1st AC: @joyfianavenessa 2nd AC: @ocean_jiang Sound: @jett_life_88 Script Supervisor: @_fo.r.est_ Gaffer: @kikibras Key Grip: @ezra_dov Costume: @naomilian_ Production Designer: @caden_kim Cast: @jeremynoelong @juanesgfonseca @jacksaalfield_ #actor #acting #actorslife🎬 #shortfilm #thrillers #thriller #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking #filmmaking #filmmakers #lmu #lmufilm #loyolamarymountuniversity #filmproduction #casting #onset #behindthescenes #losangeles #hollywood #setlife #marketing #casting #castingdirector #movies #moviemaking