Jesse Griffiths

Jesse Griffiths

Actor · Director · Producer

Biography

After more than a decade working as an actor across film, television, and theatre, Jesse Griffiths pivoted into casting, bringing with him a deep understanding of performance and the creative process. He founded Jesse Griffiths Casting (JGC) to bridge artistic instinct with strategic execution, pairing bold storytelling with a sharp eye for talent. Jesse is committed to championing inclusion and meaningful representation in every room he enters. Alongside his casting work, he invests in developing the next generation of artists, teaching at Toronto Metropolitan University and Sheridan College, leading workshops for Toronto’s BIPOC community, and mentoring at the Canadian Film Centre’s Actors Conservatory. He is a member of the Casting Society of America (CSA), serves on the Executive of the Casting Directors’ Society of Canada (CDC), and works as a professional academic advisor at Seneca College, George Brown College, and Toronto Metropolitan University. Jesse holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from Toronto Metropolitan University.

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Representative Works

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5.4
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A Family Man
A Family Man
6.7
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I Like Movies
I Like Movies
7.0
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In Between Heartbeats
In Between Heartbeats
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Raptus
Raptus
5.8
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Sharp Corner
Sharp Corner
5.8
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Rabid
Rabid
5.8
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Polaris
Polaris
4.2
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The Mannequin
The Mannequin
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Pink Light
Pink Light
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Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

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2017Nominee

Best Picture

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A Family Man
2016Nominee

Best Performance

A Family Man

I Like Movies
2023Nominee

Best Director

I Like Movies

Career Highlights

In Between Heartbeats
Highlight

Best Director

In Between Heartbeats

Raptus
2025Highlight

Best Director

Raptus

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