Jared Simpson is a Videographer and Editor based in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Specializing in creative and fluid video editing, documentary projects and social media content.
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Heal (2023)
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The Door (2024)
Half short film, half proof-of-concept for integrating a found footage film with a traditionally shot narrative.Ā I thought the split format would both ground and build interest in the viewer, while also being able to craft shots and move the story along at a normal pace.
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Sleepwalking (2023)
A music-led exploration of the Pittsburgh Mills mall, including sparse footage I captured of it in 2018. I shot the newer footage on my iPhone as to not attract attention.
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Constructive Criticism (2025)
A short informal video essay discussing how to deal with constructive criticism.
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Ride the Ravine Flyer (2023)
Disaster, sequels and lawsuits. A mini-documentary about the troubled Ravine Flyer II rollercoaster in Erie, PA. Iām very proud of both the video and the research behind the project. There were very few reliable sources online and I resorted to searching through newspaper archives for a lot of what I discuss in the short.
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Illiteracy PSA (2025)
A student project for my live video course, I wanted to raise awareness about adult illiteracy through visuals that grab the viewers interest.
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Shepherd’s Tone (2019-)
Shepherd’s Tone is my long-running psychedelic photography project. My goal is to conjure feeling of certain places and times, fit with the haze of unreliable memories. Instagram Even earlier Instagram
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How to Fly (2022)
A short, informal instructional video about about flying.
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The Heist (2019)
Test animation meant to combine the look of early rubberhose animation and early 3D computer animation.