Jayde Hudson is an Irish-New Zealand filmmaker drawn to the fractures and bonds of human experience. Hailing from Tāmaki Makaurau, of Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Pūkenga, and Ngāti Maniapoto descent, Jayde spent nearly a decade living abroad, an experience that sharpened her fascination with how we lose, find, and maintain connections.

Her work builds worlds where the personal meets the cinematic, often navigating the complex terrain of identity, belief, the echoes of grief, and the intricacies of family dynamics. With a creative slate that spans from the supernatural to comedy-drama, Jayde finds her through-line in the complexities of relationships and connection. A graduate of Massey University and South Seas Film School, Jayde’s work is shaped by a performance-first philosophy. Her background in acting informs a collaborative directing style that prioritises emotional honesty across a variety of genres. Collaboration is central to her practice, and she strives to create a space where everyone feels respected and creatively engaged.

A 2024 Script to Screen alumna and SEED Rautaki Maori recipient, Jayde is currently developing her feature project ‘Nevermind’ alongside a diverse range of narrative works, as she continues to explore what it means to belong to a place, a family, or oneself.