J. Seth Estes
Director·b. 2004·Hamilton, Ohio
10 horror credits
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.
Director7 films
Midnight Snack
Director
Outlook Not So Good
Director
Mimic
Director
A Date With A Cheerleader
Director
Drifter
Director
Terrible Teens
Director
We Will Never Be Free
Director
Writer8 films
Midnight Snack
Writer
Outlook Not So Good
Writer
Mimic
Writer
A Date With A Cheerleader
Writer
Drifter
Writer
Terrible Teens
Writer
We Will Never Be Free
Writer
The Lost Voyager
Writer
Producer7 films
Midnight Snack
Producer
Outlook Not So Good
Executive Producer / Producer
Mimic
Producer
A Date With A Cheerleader
Producer / Executive Producer
Drifter
Producer / Executive Producer
Terrible Teens
Producer / Executive Producer
We Will Never Be Free
Producer
Cinematographer5 films
Midnight Snack
Cinematography
Outlook Not So Good
Cinematography
Mimic
Cinematography
Drifter
Cinematography
Terrible Teens
Cinematography
Editor7 films
Midnight Snack
Editor
Outlook Not So Good
Editor
Mimic
Editor
A Date With A Cheerleader
Editor
Drifter
Editor
Terrible Teens
Editor
The Lost Voyager
Editor
Production Designer1 film
Drifter
Production Design
Actor7 films
Enter Prompt
Aaron (on TV)
A Date With A Cheerleader
Christopher (Cult Member)
The LloydPergs
Seth Estes (Sound Guy)
Drifter
Jonathan Myers
Terrible Teens
Edwin The Podcast Host (Voice)
We Will Never Be Free
Hendrix
The Lost Voyager
Edwin Craven
Other Crew2 films
A Date With A Cheerleader
Color Grading / Sound Mixer
The LloydPergs
Grip Production Assistant