J. Seth Estes
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.
Filmography 27
Movies (26)
- Layover2027Directing
Racin' Jason2025(archive media)
The Root2024Directing
Going Down2024Body In Elevator (Uncredited)
Enter Prompt2024Aaron (on TV)
The Man Behind The Curtain2024Directing
Midnight Snack2024Directing
Shotgun!2024Chris
A Dark Place2024Party Attendant
Outlook Not So Good2024Directing
Mimic2023Directing
Magnetic Massacre2023Aaron
A Date With A Cheerleader2023Christopher (Cult Member)
What Now?2023Detective James Morris
The LloydPergs2023Seth Estes (Sound Guy)
Drifter2023Jonathan Myers
Phantom2022Nicholas Warner
One Last Sunset2022Directing
Terrible Teens2022Edwin The Podcast Host (Voice)
We Will Never Be Free2022Hendrix
The Lost Voyager2021Edwin Craven
Speed Dating2021The Waiter
The Counterfeit Thief2019Peter
A Rocky Transfer2019Peter
Griffins In DC : A Middle School Trip Documentary2019Himself
Magnetic Massacre IIAaron
Shows (1)
Fearsome Face2022Grey Paterson