Jayde Hudson is an Irish-New Zealand filmmaker drawn to the fractures and bonds of the 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 these "messy middles" of human relationships. A graduate of Massey University and South Seas Film School, Jayde’s work is characterized by a "performance-first" philosophy. Her background in acting informs a collaborative approach to directing, prioritizing 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. Her recent success with the no-dialogue short Constance (Best Writing, NZ Web Fest 2025) showcases her ability to translate heavy themes of loss into striking visual language. A 2024 Script to Screen alumna and SEED 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.