Director, Steven Jackson

Steven Jackson is a documentary-led filmmaker and the founder of PurpleMonky — a studio built around real people, real culture, and the kind of stories brands can’t script. Having led creative teams across Australia, the US and Europe, he works closely with companies, founders and in-house teams to capture the truth behind a brand: the people, the heartbeat, the why. His approach is raw, human and grounded in authenticity — a style he’s refined while collaborating with diverse creatives worldwide and guiding emerging filmmakers in how to see, listen and tell stories that matter.

PurpleMonky is built by filmmakers, producers and storytellers with over 15 years of experience across film, television and brand content. We work globally — with core teams in Melbourne, Sydney and New York, and an expanding footprint into Europe. We’re a studio built on people. Real conversations. Real culture. Real stories captured with honesty and skill. Every project we take on is led by creatives who genuinely care about the work and the humans behind it.