US Army Veteran · Phoenix, AZ
Jack Blair
Documentary Filmmaker
Live Streamer
Aerial Photographer
Founder, Happy Jack Media
Jack Blair is an independent documentary filmmaker, live streamer, and US Army veteran with 16 years of military service. He is the founder and creative director of Happy Jack Media, where his work centers on veterans, communities, and the human stories that tend to get left out of the larger narrative — the ones that deserve to be told carefully, and remembered.
After leaving the military, Jack channeled his passion for storytelling into media production, first by building an online community for Overlanding — using nature immersion and off-roading as therapy for veterans with PTSD. That mission to amplify veteran voices grew into a full production career.
His debut documentary, This Is Not A Draft, follows Post-9/11 veterans navigating life after service. The film earned Best Feature Documentary at the Chandler International Film Festival and recognition from Hollywood Stage & Script. It is now streaming free on YouTube, Fawesome TV, and Relay.
Beyond documentary work, Jack has served as Production Coordinator on motion pictures, covered major live events as a field streamer and aerial photographer, and hosted the Veteran Stories Podcast through 2023. In 2023 he was honored to share his story with ASU's graduating class at the Fall Military Stole Ceremony.
Jack also volunteers with the AZ Veterans Resource Center — Arizona's central hub for veteran support in the East Valley — where he produces their weekly podcast, The Spotlight: Highlighting Veteran Voices, and is contributing to the design of a new veteran center with a dedicated stage and public gathering space for Arizona veterans.
From award-winning documentaries to live event coverage and podcast production, a cross-discipline body of work built around veterans and community.
A feature-length documentary following Post-9/11 veterans as they navigate life after service. Winner of Best Feature Documentary at the Chandler International Film Festival. Now streaming free on YouTube, Fawesome TV, and Relay.
Watch the filmField coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Read moreLive streamed interviews with vendors and creators at the world's largest overland gathering in Flagstaff, Arizona — attendees from across the globe.
Read moreLogistics and aerial photography for the Office Hours community rocket launch on Jean Dry Lake, Nevada. Aerial footage featured throughout the live stream broadcast.
Read moreMedia coverage of the Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show in Las Vegas — vendor interviews, product testing, and written articles.
Read moreFeature film production coordinator. Managed cast and crew payroll, film logistics, and on-set problem solving. Delivered on time and on budget working alongside producers Adam Collis and Miguel Valenti.
Read moreA podcast dedicated to capturing and amplifying the stories of veterans and those serving the veteran community.
Read moreJack volunteers with the AZ Veterans Resource Center — Arizona's central hub for veteran connection, care, and community in the East Valley of Phoenix. AZVRC is a veteran-led organization offering trauma-informed case management, peer support, and holistic wellness programs with a mission to help veterans reconnect, rebuild, and rise.
As volunteer podcast producer, Jack produces The Spotlight: Highlighting Veteran Voices — a weekly YouTube series that brings attention to veteran stories, community resources, and the organizations working alongside Arizona's veterans. Happy Jack Media is a proud partner of AZVRC.
Jack is also actively involved in the design of AZVRC's new veteran center — a permanent facility featuring a dedicated stage and public gathering space where Arizona veterans can come together, share their stories, and build community.
Jack's live streaming work spans rocket launches in the Nevada desert to the world's biggest sporting event. A technology-first approach — always testing the latest production systems to get the signal out from wherever the story is happening.
Available for live event coverage, multi-camera streaming setups, and field production logistics.
Available for documentary projects, live event coverage, aerial photography, and production coordination. Based in Phoenix, AZ — willing to travel.
jack@happyjack.media