
J. Seth Estes
Department: Directing
Biography
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

Drifter
2023

The Lost Voyager
2021

Speed Dating
2021

The Counterfeit Thief
2019

A Rocky Transfer
2019

The LloydPergs
2023

Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary
2019

What Now?
2023

We Will Never Be Free
2022

A Date With A Cheerleader
2023

Magnetic Massacre
2023

Terrible Teens
2022

A Dark Place
2024

Shotgun!
2024

Phantom
2022

Enter Prompt
2024

Going Down
2024

Magnetic Massacre II
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Racin' Jason
2025

Fearsome Face
2022