Jake Graf is an award-winning director, writer and actor based in London, known for his work on films including The Danish Girl, Colette, Headspace, Dawn and Dusk. Through film and storytelling, Jake is passionate about creating positive social change, giving visibility to underrepresented communities and exploring stories that promote understanding,... Read more
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Jake Graf is an award-winning director, writer and actor based in London, known for his work on films including The Danish Girl, Colette, Headspace, Dawn and Dusk. Through film and storytelling, Jake is passionate about creating positive social change, giving visibility to underrepresented communities and exploring stories that promote understanding, inclusion and acceptance.
His films have screened at festivals worldwide and are regularly used as educational resources in universities, schools, prisons and media events internationally. Jake’s first feature film Lavender is currently in development with MisFits Entertainment and Ardimages, while his recent projects include the short film Stone and a series of innovative branched-narrative films created for Verizon Media using Morphcast technology.
Alongside his filmmaking work, Jake has continued a successful acting career, with appearances in productions including Colette, Butterfly, Doctors and other television dramas. Widely recognised as one of the most visible trans men in the UK, he is a prominent voice on transgender representation, diversity and inclusion in the media and workplace. He has appeared across major media outlets including Sky News, Good Morning Britain, Lorraine and Channel 5 News, and has written for publications including the Evening Standard, Cosmopolitan and Gay Star News.
Jake and his wife Hannah Graf MBE were also the subjects of the acclaimed Channel 4 documentary Our Baby: A Modern Miracle, which followed their journey to parenthood through surrogacy and received international attention.
As a speaker, Jake delivers engaging and insightful talks on representation, storytelling, leadership, LGBTQ+ inclusion and the power of authentic visibility. He has spoken internationally, including at the White House and the Houses of Parliament, and has worked with organisations including Warner Bros., HSBC, Citi, Barclays, BP, PwC and NBCUniversal.
Jake is a patron of Mermaids and akt, an ambassador for Age UK, and a judge for several diversity and film awards, including the European Diversity Awards and the Iris Prize Film Festival.
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You can book Jake Graf through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Jake's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Jake Graf's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Jake tailored to your event.
Jake Graf speaks on Diversity, LGBTQ. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jake to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jake Graf for events worldwide, subject to Jake's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Jake Graf is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Jake can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jake Graf on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Jake can offer.
Jake Graf delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Jake Graf's areas of expertise include Diversity, LGBTQ. To get a clear sense of Jake's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Jake Graf can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Diversity, LGBTQ is relevant. Details of Jake's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Jake Graf is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Jake Graf, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jake's current availability for your dates.