JORDAN LEFLER

Jordan Lefler is a filmmaker, photographer, and entrepreneur from Arlee, Montana, and a second-generation descendant of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes who has emerged as one of Montana's most impactful documentary creators. As owner of Rise Up Montana and director of the upcoming PBS documentary "Journey to the Sun" about Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road, Jordan explores the intersection of cultural heritage and conservation through his storytelling. His breakthrough came in 2018 when he created the viral Warrior Movement suicide prevention videos for the Arlee Warriors basketball team, which garnered over 1.1 million views and led to national recognition including features in the New York Times and partnerships with Nike. As a Montana Adventure Photographer with over 12,000 Instagram followers, Jordan specializes in landscape and wildlife photography rooted in traditional tribal values of conservation and respect for the land. His work consistently bridges tribal perspectives with broader audiences, committed to cultural preservation and environmental storytelling that honors his heritage while addressing contemporary challenges.