Jon Reiss is a renowned filmmaker, author, media strategist, and speaker. With a remarkable career that started at Target Video, he has captured iconic performances by legendary bands like Black Flag, Iggy Pop, Throbbing Gristle, and The Cramps. Demonstrating his versatility, Reiss has also filmed and edited videos documenting the early performances of Mark Pauline’s Survival Research Laboratories.

His talent has been recognized and celebrated worldwide with his short film, A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief, being showcased at prestigious festivals such as Sundance, Berlin, and New Directors/New Films. Reiss's feature films, including Bomb It, Better Living Through Circuitry, and Cleopatra’s Second Husband, have been released in theaters across the United States and broadcasted globally. In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Reiss has directed notable music videos, notably Nine Inch Nails' Happiness in Slavery.

He has also made significant contributions as a producer on projects like the series In The Making for Firelight Media, and the documentaries The Good Breast, Sweetheart Dancers (Showtime), and Desolation Center. As the founder of 8 Above, Reiss has leveraged his expertise to provide valuable distribution strategies to countless filmmakers and film organizations. Throughout his career, he has conducted workshops and presentations at prestigious events such as Cannes, Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca.

With an impressive portfolio and a wealth of experience, Jon Reiss continues to influence and shape the world of filmmaking