Jack Logan (filmmaker)

Jack Logan
Jack Logan in 2024
Born	Cris Jason Santos (1983-03-30) March 30, 1983 (age 42)
Nationality	Filipino
Other names	CJ Santos
Education	Lyceum of the Philippines (Communication Arts)
Alma mater	Lyceum of the Philippines University
Occupations	YouTuber vlogger film director comedian actor writer
Known for	Jack Logan Realtalks Makabagong San Juan The 12 Days Saga
Spouse	Rizza Santos
Children	3
Awards	Nominee, 28th Asian Television Awards (2023) [1] Breakthrough Vlogger of the Year, Philippine Golden Eagle Awards (2023) [2]
YouTube information
Channels	Jack Logan
Years active	2013–present
Genres	Comedy vlog travel
Subscribers	164,000
Views	22,000,000
Creator Awards 100,000 subscribers 2021
Last updated: August 2025

Cris Jason "Jack Logan" Santos (born March 30, 1983) is a Filipino filmmaker, writer, vlogger and YouTuber. He is known for the social-media program Jack Logan Realtalks and the short documentary Makabagong San Juan, which earned a nomination at the 28th Asian Television Awards for Best Single Digital Programme/Short Film. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

He has also been recognized in his home province of San Antonio, Zambales for contributions to film and digital media. ^[6]

Early life and education

Santos was born in Marikina, Philippines, and raised in San Antonio, Zambales. ^[7] He studied Communication Arts at Lyceum of the Philippines (listed via his industry profile). ^[8]

Career

Social media

In late 2023, his program #JackLoganRealTalks began airing on Teletabloid/Abante platforms. ^[9]

In August 2025, Logan criticized alleged corruption in government flood control projects, using his social media platforms to call for accountability and reforms. ^[10]

Film

Logan directed the viral trilogy collectively known as The 12 Days Saga (credited as CJ Santos), and has been cited in the Philippine press for its large online viewership. ^{[11] [12]}

In 2023, Logan’s short documentary Makabagong San Juan was nominated for Best Single Digital Programme/Short Film at the 28th Asian Television Awards. ^[13]

Known for his satirical takes on social issues, Logan shifted toward more hard-hitting content. ^[14] In April 2025, Logan announced his documentary, "Sa Gitna ng Dalawang Tubig," which explores the lives of Filipino fishermen caught between territorial conflict and survival in the West Philippine Sea. ^[15]

Filmography

According to press profiles, Jack Logan (credited variously as CJ Santos and Jack Logan) has contributed to a diverse range of film and documentary projects—from short-form films to full-length documentaries—marking his evolution from radio content to cinematic storytelling. ^{[16] [17]}

As director and writer

Year	Title	Type	Role(s)	Credit	Awards / Notes
2018	Ang Luha at Lualhati ni Jeronima	Short film	Director, Writer (story), Editor, Producer	CJ Santos
2019	12 Days to Destiny	Feature film	Director, Writer, Editor	CJ Santos	Covered in Liwayway and Bisaya magazines, noting CJ Santos as director [18] [19]
2021	The Next 12 Days	Feature film	Director, Writer, Editor	CJ Santos	Mentioned in ABS-CBN Entertainment review and Manila Standard feature [20] [21]
2023	Makabagong San Juan	Short documentary	Director, Writer, Host	Jack Logan	Nominated – Best Single Digital Programme/Short Film, 28th Asian Television Awards (2023) [22]
2023	Damong Ligal	Documentary	Director, Writer, Producer, Host	Jack Logan
2024	The Last 12 Days	Feature film	Director, Writer, Editor	CJ Santos	Reported in Hataw! and People’s Balita as directed by CJ Santos (Jack Logan) [23] [24]
2025	Sa Gitna ng Dalawang Tubig (In Between Waters)	Documentary (In production)	Director, Writer, Narrator	Jack Logan

As actor and host

Year	Title	Type	Role	Credit
2018	Ang Luha at Lualhati ni Jeronima	Short film	Pepe	CJ Santos
2023	Damong Ligal	Documentary	Himself (host/interviewer)	Jack Logan
2023	Makabagong San Juan	Short documentary	Himself (host/presenter)	Jack Logan
2024	Boy Kaldag	Feature film	Actor (supporting role)	Jack Logan
2025	Sa Gitna ng Dalawang Tubig (In Between Waters)	Documentary (In production)	Himself (narrator/on-screen)	Jack Logan

References

1. "Vlogger competes at 28th Asian Television Awards". Manila Standard. 2023.
2. "'Hari ng Real Talks' si Jack Logan, kinilala bilang 'Breakthrough Vlogger of the Year'". TNT Abante. 3 November 2023.
3. "Vlogger Jack Logan reveals Asian Television Awards nomination". Manila Bulletin. 15 November 2023.
4. "Vlogger competes at 28th Asian Television Awards". Manila Standard . 15 November 2023.
5. "Meet the Asian Television Awards nominees from the PH – adobo Magazine". 13 November 2023.
6. https://mb.com.ph/2025/08/28/filmmaker-jack-logan-honored-in-zambales
7. "'MARAMING MAGNANAKAW!' Jack Logan slams flood control corruption". Daily Tribune .
8. "CJ Santos".
9. "'Real Talks' ni Jack Logan, Mapapanood na sa Teletabloid!". 3 November 2023.
10. "Maraming magnanakaw: Jack Logan slams flood control corruption". Daily Tribune. August 26, 2025.
11. https://mb.com.ph/2025/08/28/filmmaker-jack-logan-honored-in-zambales
12. "'MARAMING MAGNANAKAW!' Jack Logan slams flood control corruption". Daily Tribune .
13. "Vlogger competes at 28th Asian Television Awards". Manila Standard. 2023.
14. "Jack Logan warns: Don't be fooled by ayuda vote-buying". Daily Tribune . 9 May 2025.
15. https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/5/27/content-creator-jack-logan-produces-docu-about-west-philippine-sea-1300
16. "Content creator Jack Logan produces docu about West Philippine Sea". ABS-CBN Lifestyle. May 27, 2025.
17. Mayo, Stephanie (April 26, 2025). "Jack Logan: From radio waves to documentary waves". The Daily Tribune.
18. "Liwayway coverage of "12 Days to Destiny"". Liwayway. November 16, 2019.
19. "Bisaya feature on "12 Days to Destiny"". Bisaya. December 1, 2019.
20. "YouTube review: "The Next 12 Days" is the sequel you didn't know you needed". ABS-CBN Entertainment. May 23, 2020.
21. "Film feature on "The Next 12 Days"". Manila Standard. 2021.
22. "Vlogger competes at 28th Asian Television Awards". Manila Standard. 2023.
23. "Mary Joy nanggulat sa "The Last 12 Days"". Hataw! D’yaryo ng Bayan. December 17, 2024.
24. "Viva One releases "The Last 12 Days" in 80 countries". People’s Balita. 2024.

External links

• Jack Logan at IMDb