JJ Adler

JJ ADLER

JJ has helped create loads of comedy spots for loads of brands. In 2020, Adler co-founded her own full-service US commercial production company, Ruckus Films. She's won Cannes Lions, Clios, Webbys, Shark Awards, a D&AD Pencil, and even a Peabody for her ad work. 

Adler got her start directing The Onion's web series and TV show, The Onion News Network. Since then, she's directed more TV and short films which have won a Student Academy Award, awards at Sundance, Vimeo, and Short of the Week among others. Most recently, her short film The Oracle premiered in competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.

Right now JJ's either directing more commercials, working on a feature, or talking to her dog in an embarrassing voice. She holds an MFA in film directing from Columbia University but thinks film degrees are of dubious value.