Jordan Bayne is an award-winning filmmaker and creative technologist, recognized as the founder of The Squad, the pioneering media collective producing Web3 x filmed entertainment content. Her acclaimed short film, THE SEA IS ALL I KNOW, starring Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, was an Oscar contender and screened at prestigious festivals such as Hamptons, Cannes, Dubai, and Palm Springs. In January 2022, Jordan made history by minting her short film RED FLAGS on Zora, which was collected by iconic AI artist Claire Silver.
Jordan founded The Squad in February 2021, originating the Film3 movement. As a visionary leader and entrepreneur, Jordan has turned Film3 into a viable business model, promoting it as a revolutionary force in the future of entertainment.
Passionate about supporting underrepresented filmmakers, Jordan has spoken at over 700 events, including panels, interviews, and conferences, championing Film3 as the Next Wave of Cinema. She is the co-founder of the Film3 Summit and founder of MetaCannes Film3 Festival, the world’s only on-chain, on-demand, virtual film festival. Her podcast, The Film3OG and the Next Wave of Cinema, is in its second season and available on Spotify, Apple, and other major platforms.