Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill is a filmmaker of rare intuition and clarity. He draws inspiration from years of working with the world’s most distinctive auteurs, yet his voice is unmistakably his own – emotionally honest, tonally agile and rooted in an offbeat humour that’s as incisive as it is unexpected. 

Hill found immediate filmmaking success with his breakout feature Mid90s. Released by A24, the coming-of-age film follows a thirteen-year-old in 1990s Los Angeles as he navigates a troubled home life and a tight-knit skate crew. With its raw performances, lo-fi aesthetic and cultural resonance, the film was universally lauded by skaters and non-skaters alike, marking Hill’s arrival as a deeply insightful and authentic filmmaker.

The verisimilitude of Mid90s led Hill to commercial projects that embody the same emotional depth and inventiveness. His anti-bullying Instagram campaign series uses documentary-style interviews to candidly shed light on the challenges plaguing teenagers today. He also directed a surreal Adidas Originals spot for Johannes Leonardo, conceived and narrated by Hill, featuring athletes training in a dreamlike, Willy Wonka-esque facility that is equal parts Terry Gilliam and Tim Burton.

He has become a sought-after music video director for top artists, first making waves with an R-rated ‘80s sitcom satire for Danny Brown’s “Ain’t It Funny.” His following video for Vampire Weekend’s “Sunflower” pays tribute to Pablo Ferro’s iconic split-screen work in The Thomas Crown Affair, capturing Ezra Koenig, Steve Lacy and a surprise cameo from Jerry Seinfeld as they roam Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

On the television side, Hill directed the second episode of Adam McKay’s Winning Time for HBO, capturing the swagger and momentum of the early L.A. Lakers dynasty. He is also executive producing Overcompensating, a comedy series created by Benito Skinner for A24 and Prime Video, and The Mortician, a true-crime documentary series for HBO.Through his company Strong Baby Productions, Hill continues to direct and produce films that reflect his singular voice in the feature space. His Netflix documentary Stutz, a candid portrait of his real-life therapist, cemented his commitment to emotionally honest storytelling. He co-wrote and is currently directing Outcome for Apple, starring Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, Susan Lucci, Matt Bomer and David Spade. He also serves as an executive producer on The Grateful Dead, Martin Scorsese’s upcoming biopic about the legendary band, currently in pre-production.