Ted Hayden is a Philadelphia native and Los Angeles-based filmmaker with a lifelong love of action comedies. After graduating from California College of the Arts, he was mentored by Academy Award-winning directors Rob Epstein and Mark Andrews.

Ted spent several years as a director/editor at Riot Games, creating documentaries, promos, and trailers for video games. He directed a 30-minute behind-the-scenes documentary for the "Worlds Opening Ceremony," a highlighted event at League of Legends Worlds, the largest esports event held every year, featuring K-pop group NewJeans, shot across Los Angeles and Seoul.

Throughout his career, Ted has demonstrated versatility as both a director and editor, collaborating with a diverse range of clients, including Live Nation, Grammys, HBO, and Disney. More recently, Ted has edited promos and commercials for Sphere and stepped into the growing world of video podcasts.

Ted has also ventured into the narrative world, producing and directing his first narrative short film, Violet Vendetta, which has played 12 festivals worldwide, including Fantasia, Fantaspoa, and Indy Shorts.

Ted currently works as a freelance director and editor in Los Angeles, California.