KENLON CLARK - Bio

Born in Northern Alberta, Canada, Kenlon Clark is an award-winning director and writer whose visual storytelling spans Netflix originals, television comedy, commercials and music videos with over 40 million views.

Kenlon's directorial vision shines in the Netflix Original Series 'The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You),' produced by Adi Shankar (Devil May Cry), where he directed, edited, and storyboarded across multiple episodes. The series premiered in competition at the prestigious Canneseries festival in 2021. He has also directed for the hit comedy series 'Studio C,' helming multiple sketches including the viral sensation 'I'll Catch You' starring Terry Crews—demonstrating his versatility across genres, his innate understanding of vfx integration, and his ability to work with top-tier talent.

As a feature director, Kenlon delivered 'Synapse' (2021), released nationwide on Blu-ray at Walmart and across multiple platforms. Despite its modest budget, the film secured international distribution—a testament to Kenlon's resourcefulness and compelling vision. Earlier in his career, he shot, edited, and produced the award-winning short film 'Mr. Rogers: A War Hero,' which won the ScreenCraft/Bootleg Universe Screenwriting contest.

Kenlon's commercial directing portfolio includes high-profile work for Adidas, Chevy, Chrysler, Jase Case, Extra Space Storage, The Hearst Corporation,Warner Bros. Records, and Atlantic Records. He has directed seven cinematic music videos for EDM phenomenon 'Above and Beyond,' collectively garnering over 30 million views and showcasing his ability to craft visually stunning narratives that connect with massive audiences.

An accomplished artist, Kenlon brings a unique visual approach to his directing by personally storyboarding and previsualizing his projects, ensuring seamless communication with cast and crew. His directing style is defined by meticulous pre-production, calm leadership under pressure, and an engaging collaborative approach that brings out the best in his teams.

As a writer, Kenlon won the grand prize WeScreenplay Feature contest in 2017 (alongside writing partner Will Rubio) for the script 'Forged,' beating Hugo Award-winning writer Orson Scott Card who placed second. That same year, he placed first in the ScreenCraft/Bootleg Universe contest, and he was named one of Scriptlab's top 25 emerging screenwriters alongside the Duffer Brothers and Barry Jenkins.

A true cinephile, Kenlon maintains his pulse on the industry by streaming constantly and visiting theaters weekly. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Symantha, a healthcare worker, and their beautiful dog Buffy.

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