Portfolio Review: Director Jake Davis Shares His Favorite Works

If you don't know Jake Davis, you are living under a rock.

It is simply improbable that you've missed his popular "Test Shots," which began as independent hustle and have gone on to set tone for campaigns and editorials alike. We will, however, forgive you (sort of) for missing some of Mr. Davis' earlier commercial work (for the likes of Supreme) and his music videos (for small time guys like Wiz and Drake).

Born and bred in New York City, Davis is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and one of the 50 Most Stylish New Yorkers Right Now. Davis currently works with the production Hello!

We connected with the Kid to get the scoop on his 10 favorite films made to date.

Portfolio Review: Director Jake Davis Shares His Favorite Works

"Directing a legend like Philippe for Supreme was a real special moment for me. He's a real iconoclast."

"Japan really opened my eyes in a lot of ways. Katsu's passion for his craft was one of the most inspiring things I've ever been around."

"We shot on location in Tuscany, Italy and I had the most amazing time enjoying the culture, food, and land."

"The video gods were on our side that day with the snow. I love the classic New York City vibe of this one."

"Working with Rocky was great. I never thought when I got into music video directing I would make a conceptual art film with a rapper."

"This is one of those really special Test Shots where all the elements came together. Sometimes artists fall for their subjects and vice versa."

"Tanya set the tone early for Test Shots. Whenever I shoot my women I try to make them as poetic as her. It's been a hard feat."

"On a particular snowy morning in February I shot my good friend Sean in my backyard. I never thought anyone would care."

"I love working with artists on their rise. Helping create their iconism and visual look is incredibly rewarding. I have to thank Wiz for smoking as many joints as I asked him to that day. This video just got nominated for an MVPA award so I'm proud of that."

"Loved this moment with Drake and the whole OVO fam because all eyes were on him. We won some awards so I think we made all the right choices in those Toronto streets."