Vaughn Jelks III is a talented and upcoming filmmaker who is studying at UNLV's Department of Film and is already making a name for himself. He's the son of actor-writer Vaughn Tyree Jelks. His godfather is director Nimrod Antal. Vaughn III was born and raised in Santa Monica, California and had an early, unique exposure to Hollywood. Because of that, he always knew he wanted to work in the entertainment industry and has since been developing his cinematic eye and unique storytelling approach. Vaughn founded V3 Media Productions in 2023 with the goal of creating film and media under a distinct vision and purpose. He has years of experience in client relations and media productions and is enriching his palette in further productions and marketing experience. After he attains his Film BA and General MBA, Vaughn plans to push V3 media exponentially and increase V3's influence in Vegas and beyond.

 

Alongside his collaborative work at UNLV and growing reel, Vaughn now sets his sights on his narrative directorial debut.