J. D. Lifshitz

J.D. Lifshitz (born October 13, 1992) is a filmmaker and producer known for his work in the horror genre. He co-founded BoulderLight Pictures, a production company involved in producing several successful films ^[1]. His notable works include Woman of the Hour (2024), Barbarian (2022), Contracted (2013), and The Vigil (2019). Lifshitz is recognized for his contributions to the indie horror landscape, with a focus on producing high-quality films within the genre. ^[2]

J. D. Lifshitz
Born	Jordan David Lifshitz (1992-10-13) October 13, 1992 (age 32) Great Neck, New York
Occupation(s)	film director screenwriter actor producer

Early Life and Education

J.D. Lifshitz grew up in Long Island.

Career

J.D. Lifshitz is one of two founding producers at BoulderLight Pictures ^[3]. Alongside his friend and colleague, Raphael Margules, the pair has placed a heavy emphasis on projects set within the realms of action, sci-fi, and horror.

In 2022, Lifshitz and Margules produced Zach Cregger's directorial debut Barbarian, which was a major critical and commercial success; shortly after, BoulderLight signed a first-look feature development deal with New Line Cinema ^[4]. In 2024, BoulderLight inked a first look deal with A+E Studios which will be their first entrance into television. Lifshitz and Margules' upcoming projects for New Line include Drew Hancock's Companion, which will release theatrically on January 31, 2025, and Zach Cregger's Weapons.

Filmography

• Friendship (2025)
• Companion (2025)
• Woman of the Hour (2024)
• The Wrath of Becky (2023)
• Barbarian (2022)
• Gone in the Night (2022)
• Doors (2021)
• Wild Indian (2021)
• Browse (2020)
• Becky (2020)
• The Vigil (2019)
• Portals (2019)
• Pledge (2018)
• Dementia Part II (2018)
• Dismissed (2017)
• Bad Match (2017)
• On the Rocks (2016)
• Uncaged (2016)
• Contracted: Phase II (2015)
• Dementia (2015)
• Contracted (2013)

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Awards Won

Year	Association	Category	Work	Result
2023	Golden Scythe Horror Awards	Best Picture	BARBARIAN	WON
	Portland Critics Association Awards	Best Picture		WON
	ReFrame	Feature		WON
2022	Phoenix Critics Circle	Best Horror Film		WON
2021	ReFrame	Narrative & Animated Feature	BECKY	WON

External links

• J. D. Lifshitz at IMDb

References

1. "About 4". BOULDERLIGHT PICTURES. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
2. "J.D. Lifshitz | Producer, Writer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
3. "About 4". BOULDERLIGHT PICTURES. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
4. Grobar, Matt (January 30, 2023). "New Line Cinema Sets First-Look Production Deal With 'Barbarian' Producer BoulderLight Pictures". Deadline. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
5. "J.D. Lifshitz | Producer, Writer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
6. "films". BOULDERLIGHT PICTURES. Retrieved December 20, 2024.