Aaron McLaughlin (born November 2, 2000) is an American director, screenwriter, and editor. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he discovered his love for filmmaking and storytelling at a young age. He directed his first short film at 21 and has created numerous works in the St. Louis and Atlanta metro areas. He earned his Master of Arts at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, GA. Aaron McLaughlin is known for Knotted (2025), Spill (2025), Running Behind (2023), and The Contract (2022).