Jamie Buckner

Jamie Buckner, born January 9th, 1980, in Louisville, Kentucky—yeah, that’s right, the same city that gave us Muhammad Ali and the best damn bourbon—has made a name for himself behind the scenes in the film world. Not some headline-chasing, red carpet regular, but the kind of producer and production manager who actually keeps the whole circus running. You might have caught his work on “Black Flies” (2023). That film’s not for the faint of heart—think gritty, street-level realism that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Buckner’s fingerprints are all over it, wrangling chaos into something that feels weirdly beautiful. Then there’s “Brave the Dark” (2023). Totally different vibe—still intense, but it leans into the whole redemption arc, wrestling with the nastier bits of human nature and maybe, just maybe, finding a little hope buried under all that mess. Buckner’s got a knack for picking stories that hit hard and don’t sugarcoat the ugly stuff. And don’t sleep on “Absolution” (2024) either. If you’re into films that chew you up and spit you out, this one’s got your number. Buckner manages to bring a raw, no-nonsense energy to every set he’s on. Not flashy, but damn, he gets the job done. Louisville’s own, making waves and letting the work speak for itself.