J. Seth Estes
DirectingJ. 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
Racin' Jason
(archive media)
A Date With A Cheerleader
Christopher (Cult Member)
Phantom
Nicholas Warner
Terrible Teens
Edwin The Podcast Host (Voice)
A Dark Place
Party Attendant
Going Down
Body In Elevator (Uncredited)
The Lost Voyager
Edwin Craven
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary
Himself
Enter Prompt
Aaron (on TV)
Shotgun!
Chris
Filmography — Acting
Racin' Jason
(archive media)
A Date With A Cheerleader
Christopher (Cult Member)
Phantom
Nicholas Warner
Terrible Teens
Edwin The Podcast Host (Voice)
A Dark Place
Party Attendant
Going Down
Body In Elevator (Uncredited)
The Lost Voyager
Edwin Craven
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary
Himself
Enter Prompt
Aaron (on TV)
Shotgun!
Chris
We Will Never Be Free
Hendrix
Drifter
Jonathan Myers
What Now?
Detective James Morris
Magnetic Massacre II
Aaron
Speed Dating
The Waiter
The Counterfeit Thief
Peter
A Rocky Transfer
Peter
The LloydPergs
Seth Estes (Sound Guy)
Magnetic Massacre
Aaron
Filmography — Crew
Racin' Jason
Director
A Date With A Cheerleader
Writer
One Last Sunset
Writer
Midnight Snack
Writer
Phantom
Director
Terrible Teens
Director
Immortal Man
Writer
A Dark Place
Director
Going Down
Writer
The Lost Voyager
Writer
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary
Director
Shotgun!
Director
The Root
Writer
We Will Never Be Free
Director
Outlook Not So Good
Director
Drifter
Director
Roadkill
Writer
What Now?
Director
The Man Behind The Curtain
Writer
Speed Dating
Director
The Counterfeit Thief
Director
A Rocky Transfer
Writer
Mimic
Director