J. Seth Estes

Known For: Directing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: May 6, 2004 (21 years old)
Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ohio
Jason Seth Estes (J. Seth Estes) is a versatile talent born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio, on May 6th, 2004. A multifaceted artist, he has distinguished himself as a writer, director, producer, actor, and editor within the film industry. Estes catapulted into the world of filmmaking at the age of fourteen, crafting his maiden documentary, "Griffins In DC: A Middle School Trip Documentary" (2019), chronicling his 8th-grade excursion to Washington DC. Since that auspicious beginning, his creative journey has been marked by a series of collaborative efforts, notably with his award-winning role as Edwin Craven in 'The Lost Voyager' (2021). This film not only showcased Estes' acting prowess but also earned him the prestigious 'Best Editor' accolade at the 2021 72-hour Teen Film Challenge. In this high-pressure competition, he and his team successfully crafted a compelling short film within a mere 72 hours, demonstrating Estes' ability to thrive under tight deadlines. Despite facing the challenges associated with mild cerebral palsy, Estes has steadfastly pursued his passion for filmmaking, proving that determination knows no bounds. His commitment to the craft is evident in a string of notable projects, including 'Your Typical American Sitcom' (2022), 'A Rocky Transfer' (2019), 'Drifter' (2023), and 'A Date With A Cheerleader' (2023). Beyond his cinematic achievements, J. Seth Estes stands as a testament to resilience and creativity, inspiring others with his unwavering pursuit of artistic excellence. As he continues to contribute his unique vision to the world of entertainment, Estes remains an emerging force to be reckoned with in the realm of film.
2024

Actor Party Attendant
A Dark Place

Actor Chris
Shotgun!

Actor Aaron (on TV)
Enter Prompt

Actor Body In Elevator (Uncredited)
Going Down

Writer
Outlook Not So Good

Executive Producer
Outlook Not So Good

Director
Outlook Not So Good

Producer
Outlook Not So Good

Cinematography
Outlook Not So Good

Editor
Outlook Not So Good

Director
A Dark Place

Writer
A Dark Place

Producer
A Dark Place

Editor
A Dark Place

Director
Shotgun!

Writer
Shotgun!

Production Designer
Shotgun!

Editor
Shotgun!

Writer
Midnight Snack

Director
Midnight Snack

Cinematography
Midnight Snack

Editor
Midnight Snack

Producer
Midnight Snack

Story
Killer Track

Casting
Killer Track

Cinematography
Killer Track

Editor
Killer Track

Executive Producer
Killer Track

Production Design
Killer Track

Director of Photography
Killer Track

Writer
The Man Behind The Curtain

Director
The Man Behind The Curtain

Music Editor
Killer Track

Editor
The Man Behind The Curtain

Producer
The Man Behind The Curtain

Writer
Going Down

Director
Going Down

Editor
Going Down

Writer
The Root

Director
The Root

Editor
The Root

Producer
The Root

Writer
Roadkill

Sound
Roadkill
2023

Actor Jonathan Myers
Drifter

Actor Seth Estes (Sound Guy)
The LloydPergs

Actor Detective James Morris
What Now?

Actor Christopher (Cult Member)
A Date With A Cheerleader

Actor Aaron
Magnetic Massacre

Director
A Date With A Cheerleader

Editor
A Date With A Cheerleader

Producer
A Date With A Cheerleader

Writer
A Date With A Cheerleader

Color Grading
A Date With A Cheerleader

Sound Mixer
A Date With A Cheerleader

Executive Producer
A Date With A Cheerleader

Director
Mimic

Writer
Mimic

Editor
Mimic

Producer
Mimic

Cinematography
Mimic

Writer
Drifter

Director
Drifter

Producer
Drifter

Editor
Drifter

Production Design
Drifter

Executive Producer
Drifter

Cinematography
Drifter

Grip Production Assistant
The LloydPergs

Director
What Now?

Writer
What Now?

Editor
What Now?

Producer
What Now?

Cinematography
What Now?

Executive Producer
What Now?

Production Designer
What Now?
2022

Actor Hendrix
We Will Never Be Free

Actor Edwin The Podcast Host (Voice)
Terrible Teens

Actor Nicholas Warner
Phantom

Writer
We Will Never Be Free

Producer
We Will Never Be Free

Director
We Will Never Be Free

Writer
Terrible Teens

Director
Terrible Teens

Cinematography
Terrible Teens

Executive Producer
Terrible Teens

Producer
Terrible Teens

Editor
Terrible Teens

Cinematography
Phantom

Producer
Phantom

Director
Phantom

Writer
Phantom

Editor
Phantom

Editor
One Last Sunset

Cinematography
One Last Sunset

Writer
One Last Sunset

Director
One Last Sunset

Producer
One Last Sunset
2021
2020
2019

Actor Peter
A Rocky Transfer

Actor Peter
The Counterfeit Thief

Actor Himself
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary

Cinematography
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary

Director
The Counterfeit Thief

Editor
The Counterfeit Thief

Writer
The Counterfeit Thief

Writer
A Rocky Transfer

Editor
A Rocky Transfer

Producer
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary

Editor
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary

Director
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary