
About
J. Seth Estes
Overview
J. Seth Estes, born May 6, 2004, in Hamilton, Ohio, is a filmmaker with experience as a writer, director, producer, actor, and editor. He began his journey at 14 with the documentary Griffins In DC: A Middle School Trip Documentary (2019) and has since worked on various projects, including The Lost Voyager (2021), where his role as Edwin Craven earned him ‘Best Editor’ in the 72-hour Teen Film Challenge. Despite living with mild cerebral palsy, Estes has remained dedicated to his craft, contributing to films like Roadkill (2024), Drifter (2023), and Going Down (2024).
Through his passion for storytelling and collaboration, Estes continues to develop his skills in filmmaking, balancing creativity with determination. His growing body of work reflects his commitment to the industry as he hones his voice as a filmmaker.
Known for
Acting |
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2024 | Going Down | Actor | Body In Elevator (Uncredited) | N/A N/A |
2024 | Enter Prompt | Actor | Aaron (on TV) | N/A N/A |
2024 | Shotgun! | Actor | Chris | N/A N/A |
2024 | A Dark Place | Actor | Party Attendant | N/A N/A |
2023 | Magnetic Massacre | Actor | Aaron | N/A N/A |
2023 | A Date With A Cheerleader | Actor | Christopher (Cult Member) | N/A N/A |
2023 | What Now? | Actor | Detective James Morris | N/A N/A |
2023 | The LloydPergs | Actor | Seth Estes (Sound Guy) | N/A N/A |
2023 | Drifter | Actor | Jonathan Myers | N/A N/A |
2022 | Phantom | Actor | Nicholas Warner | N/A N/A |
2022 | Terrible Teens | Actor | Edwin The Podcast Host (Voice) | N/A N/A |
2022 | We Will Never Be Free | Actor | Hendrix | N/A N/A |
2022 | Your Typical American Sitcom | Actor | Peter | N/A N/A |
2021 | The Lost Voyager | Actor | Edwin Craven | 60 Fair |
2021 | Speed Dating | Actor | The Waiter | N/A N/A |
2019 | The Counterfeit Thief | Actor | Peter | N/A N/A |
2019 | A Rocky Transfer | Actor | Peter | N/A N/A |
2019 | Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary | Actor | Himself | N/A N/A |
Magnetic Massacre II | Actor | Aaron | N/A N/A |
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Directing |
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2024 | The Root | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2024 | Going Down | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2024 | The Man Behind The Curtain | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2024 | Midnight Snack | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2024 | Shotgun! | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2024 | A Dark Place | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2024 | Outlook Not So Good | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2023 | Mimic | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2023 | A Date With A Cheerleader | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2023 | What Now? | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2023 | Drifter | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2022 | One Last Sunset | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2022 | Phantom | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2022 | Terrible Teens | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2022 | We Will Never Be Free | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2022 | Your Typical American Sitcom | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2021 | Speed Dating | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2019 | The Counterfeit Thief | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2019 | Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
Writing |
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2025 | Immortal Man | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Roadkill | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2024 | The Root | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Going Down | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Killer Track | Writing | Story | N/A N/A |
2024 | The Man Behind The Curtain | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Midnight Snack | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Shotgun! | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2024 | A Dark Place | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Outlook Not So Good | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2023 | Mimic | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2023 | A Date With A Cheerleader | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2023 | What Now? | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2023 | Drifter | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2022 | Phantom | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2022 | One Last Sunset | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2022 | Terrible Teens | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2022 | We Will Never Be Free | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2022 | Your Typical American Sitcom | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2021 | The Lost Voyager | Writing | Writer | 60 Fair |
2021 | Speed Dating | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2019 | The Counterfeit Thief | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2019 | A Rocky Transfer | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
Production |
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2024 | The Root | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Killer Track | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Killer Track | Production | Casting | N/A N/A |
2024 | The Man Behind The Curtain | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Midnight Snack | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Shotgun! | Production | Production Designer | N/A N/A |
2024 | A Dark Place | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Outlook Not So Good | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
2024 | Outlook Not So Good | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2023 | Mimic | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2023 | A Date With A Cheerleader | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2023 | A Date With A Cheerleader | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
2023 | What Now? | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2023 | What Now? | Production | Production Designer | N/A N/A |
2023 | What Now? | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
2023 | The LloydPergs | Production | Grip Production Assistant | N/A N/A |
2023 | Drifter | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2023 | Drifter | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
2022 | One Last Sunset | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2022 | Phantom | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2022 | Terrible Teens | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2022 | Terrible Teens | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
2022 | We Will Never Be Free | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2022 | Your Typical American Sitcom | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
2019 | Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
Speed Therapy | Production | Production Assistant | N/A N/A |
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Sound |
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2024 | Roadkill | Sound | Sound | N/A N/A |
2024 | Killer Track | Sound | Music Editor | N/A N/A |
2023 | A Date With A Cheerleader | Sound | Sound Mixer | N/A N/A |
Art |
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2024 | Killer Track | Art | Production Design | N/A N/A |
2023 | Drifter | Art | Production Design | N/A N/A |
Camera |
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2024 | Killer Track | Camera | Director of Photography | N/A N/A |
Crew |
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2025 | Immortal Man | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2024 | Killer Track | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2024 | Midnight Snack | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2024 | Outlook Not So Good | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2023 | Mimic | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2023 | What Now? | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2023 | Drifter | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2022 | Phantom | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2022 | One Last Sunset | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2022 | Terrible Teens | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2019 | Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
Editing |
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2025 | Immortal Man | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2024 | The Root | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2024 | Going Down | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2024 | Killer Track | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2024 | The Man Behind The Curtain | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2024 | Midnight Snack | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2024 | Shotgun! | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2024 | A Dark Place | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2024 | Outlook Not So Good | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2023 | Mimic | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2023 | A Date With A Cheerleader | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2023 | A Date With A Cheerleader | Editing | Color Grading | N/A N/A |
2023 | What Now? | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2023 | Drifter | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2022 | One Last Sunset | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2022 | Phantom | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2022 | Terrible Teens | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2022 | Your Typical American Sitcom | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2021 | The Lost Voyager | Editing | Editor | 60 Fair |
2021 | Speed Dating | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2020 | A Bandit's Yesterday | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2019 | The Counterfeit Thief | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2019 | A Rocky Transfer | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2019 | Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |