Jordan Murphy Doidge

When you prepare, special filmmaking tends to happen. That’s the case with my guest, Jordan Murphy Doidge, and his new film, CLOUT, which premiered at HollyShorts. It tells the story of a lonely teenage boy who risks everything to prove himself in a bid for online fame. In the wake of Netflix’s hit ADOLESCENCE (2025), CLOUT has resonated with nonprofits and theaters in the United Kingdom. And as the reviews have shown after its world premiere, that’s likely to spread. It’s phenomenal filmmaking that was made possible by being prepared.

In this episode, the early arriving Jordan and I talk about:

• How his team achieved the incredible reach of CLOUT in terms of screenings and partnerships with nonprofits;
• A director’s ability to relate to a story, whether it’s because of age or background, and how that matters in filmmaking;
• His origin story and his sweet yearly tradition with his mother and films;
• How brand work for luxury brands differs from his journey into narrative filmmaking;
• Whether luxury brands should pursue a singular, trusted voice or always keep everything competitive;
• Why he chose to bring CLOUT to HollyShorts and how his work with brands helps with promotion;
• His next project and what it’s like working in London.

Jordan’s Indie Film Highlights: CALM WITH HORSES (2019) dir. by Nick Rowland; SHE RIDES SHOTGUN (2025) dir. by Nick Rowland

Memorable Quotes:

“ I just feel like I've probably been a storyteller for a very long time.”

“It’s all been in the prep.”

“ When you are working with people that truly love cinema, like the real cinephiles you'll spend days just talking about stuff that no one will ever see or get in the film.”

“ When you prep enough, it gives you the confidence to dance to the rhythm.” 

Links:

Follow Jordan On Instagram

Follow CLOUT On Instagram

CLOUT Website